Cold Exposure: The Benefits Of Exposing Our Bodies To Cold

<p>Episode 50 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast is all about cold exposure and why we get phenomenal health benefits when we expose our bodies to cold.</p><p>Our bodies get stronger when we stress them.&nbsp;</p><p>Exercise is stress to our muscles, tendons, and cardiovascular system, and after we stress, that kicks in the body's adaptation process to repair and grow stronger.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>One of the most fundamental and primal stresses is temperature.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>That’s why, every morning after I hydrate, I do a three-minute cold plunge in a cold tub my friend built me out of a big chest freezer.</p><p><br></p><p>And that’s what I want you to consider —&nbsp;getting yourself a cold plunge or at least taking some cold showers so you can see the health advantages of cold exposure.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The first thing that happens when you expose your body to cold is you get a stronger immune system.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>It has been well documented that the white blood cells that are the champions of our immune system increase in a good, healthy way when exposed to cold.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>So if you're looking at maximizing your immune strength, you’ve got to listen to this episode.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>It's not just about nutrition, sleeping, and exercise … cold exposure is one of the best things you can do for a stronger immune system.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>And that’s just the tip of the iceberg (see what I did there?) regarding the myriad health benefits of cold exposure!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The massive benefits of cold exposure.</li><li>How it improves your body's stress response.&nbsp;</li><li>How to become more stress resilient.</li><li>The keys to decreasing inflammation.</li><li>Improving your physical performance and recovery.</li><li>And so much more!</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>So, if you want to get the most from your health and fitness efforts, listen to this episode on cold exposure, take some notes, and check out