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Title: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: 240 is Back on October 18, 2014, 12:21:52 PM
Supposedly, they help with inflammation and removing toxins from your muscles.  Do you take them?  how often?  How long is their duration? 
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Simple Simon on October 18, 2014, 12:22:17 PM
no, never.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: bradistani on October 18, 2014, 12:30:21 PM
Supposedly, they help with inflammation and removing toxins from your muscles.  Do you take them?  how often?  How long is their duration? 
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=553338.0;attach=584508)

i would remove her toxins by sucking them through her vag
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: TheShape. on October 18, 2014, 12:30:32 PM
Steve Reeves recommended them, I slowly turn my hot water cold when I'm almost done.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Schnauzer on October 18, 2014, 12:33:05 PM
(http://img0.joyreactor.com/pics/post/gay-soap-men-shower-388933.gif)
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: BigRo on October 18, 2014, 01:11:47 PM
yes all the time, and I take dips in the freezing Irish sea too occasionally. Hardens the body, strengthens the spirit.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Primemuscle on October 18, 2014, 01:31:32 PM
-Cold showers, I seem to remember those from days gone by. Only I took them for a different reason.  ;)
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Simple Simon on October 18, 2014, 01:33:58 PM
yes all the time, and I take dips in the freezing Irish sea too occasionally. Hardens the body, strengthens the spirit.
What about sticking your hand in the fire?
Does it work with hot as well as cold?
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Teutonic Knight on October 18, 2014, 02:00:00 PM
yes all the time, and I take dips in the freezing Irish sea too occasionally. Hardens the body, strengthens the spirit.

and shrinks balls  ;D
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: heenok on October 18, 2014, 02:12:17 PM
cold showers/ice bath helps recovery
all mma fighters do it after grueling training sessions

but fuck that, im too much of a pussy to do this
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: the trainer on October 18, 2014, 02:17:43 PM
You getbiggers already have small dicks, showering in cold water it only going to make your problem worse.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Primemuscle on October 18, 2014, 03:53:26 PM
You getbiggers already have small dicks, showering in cold water it only going to make your problem worse.

Aren't you a "Getbigger" too?
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Royalty on October 18, 2014, 04:01:57 PM
Aren't you a "Getbigger" too?

No he isn't a Getbigger, he just posts at getbig 24/7
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Lustral on October 18, 2014, 04:11:14 PM
Water charges were just introduced here. Coincidentally gym started turning off hot water at 9pm. I just wank for 30s  before I leave shower so it looks respectable again.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: CalvinH on October 20, 2014, 10:45:26 AM
Yes,helps keeps my legs from getting sore after running.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: latiuss on October 20, 2014, 12:20:54 PM
When i have one it tightens me up makes me look even more ripped
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on October 20, 2014, 01:06:58 PM
only take them to wash off the stank of feces on my cock.  no homo
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: tres_taco_combo on December 20, 2017, 04:36:29 PM
i have been taking these now (1st week)and they are brutal

you gotta get in the bathtub and get under the shower head and turn it ice cold

goal is last 3-5 minutes.

good for will power. recommend
good for skin too

wakes you the fuck up at 5am too
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: robcguns on December 20, 2017, 04:51:55 PM
Love cold showers.Summer I take one everyday for 10-15 min.winter usually one a week foor 10-15.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: tres_taco_combo on December 20, 2017, 05:54:18 PM
daily in the AM

will add hair on your chest  ;D
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Marty Champions on December 20, 2017, 06:00:35 PM
oh yeah the key is wear shorts and a tank top in winter youl get all kinds of ripped!!!!
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Dave D on December 20, 2017, 06:11:29 PM
Another interesting thread by ratherbebig.



Wait a minute...
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Irongrip400 on December 20, 2017, 06:16:03 PM
i have been taking these now (1st week)and they are brutal

you gotta get in the bathtub and get under the shower head and turn it ice cold

goal is last 3-5 minutes.

good for will power. recommend
good for skin too

wakes you the fuck up at 5am too

Why/how is it good for the skin?
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: oldtimer1 on December 20, 2017, 06:28:25 PM
I pay for a water heater and I'm going to use it. You guys are just cheap bastards.  ;D
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: booty on December 20, 2017, 06:32:41 PM
I don’t have cold water where I am. My water is heated up from the sun. I wish I had cold water. I sweat getting out of the shower after having a hot shower in summer. My only relief is to stand naked in front of my air conditioner naked. I hate my summer in Australia!!!!
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: tres_taco_combo on December 20, 2017, 06:32:58 PM
Why/how is it good for the skin?

ice cold water

1. overly hot water can overheat the skin/cause dryness
2. cold ass water temporarily tightens skin as it constricts blood - does make smaller


https://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/01/18/the-james-bond-shower-a-shot-of-cold-water-for-health-and-vitality/
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Grape Ape on December 20, 2017, 06:34:27 PM
The exercise program I follow is big on them.  Claims is really aids in recovery.

That said, I don't do it.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: robcguns on December 20, 2017, 07:15:05 PM
I don’t have cold water where I am. My water is heated up from the sun. I wish I had cold water. I sweat getting out of the shower after having a hot shower in summer. My only relief is to stand naked in front of my air conditioner naked. I hate my summer in Australia!!!!

This vision will aid me tonight.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: AbrahamG on December 20, 2017, 07:17:22 PM
I don’t have cold water where I am. My water is heated up from the sun. I wish I had cold water. I sweat getting out of the shower after having a hot shower in summer. My only relief is to stand naked in front of my air conditioner naked. I hate my summer in Australia!!!!

All chili dogs aside, this made my dick pretty hard.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Bicycle repairman on December 20, 2017, 07:28:23 PM
I sweat getting out of the shower naked after having a naked hot shower in summer. My only relief is to stand naked in front of my air conditioner naked. I hate my summer but I love being naked in Australia!!1!

Have I ever said how much I enjoy being naked?
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 20, 2017, 07:38:41 PM
Only in the morning. I have the virility of a 21 year old.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: booty on December 20, 2017, 07:49:51 PM
I sweat getting out of the shower naked after having a naked hot shower in summer. My only relief is to stand naked in front of my air conditioner naked. I hate my summer but I love being naked in Australia!!1!

Have I ever said how much I enjoy being naked?
HA HA 😂 Actually no. I dream of ugg boots and layered winter clothes.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: QuietYou on December 20, 2017, 07:54:32 PM
How the fuck anyone can take a cold shower is beyond me. It's absolutely miserable. I need my water to be hell hot
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: dr.chimps on December 20, 2017, 10:31:01 PM
Only in the morning. I have the virility of a 21 year old.
Pretty sure your shower has less than the virility of a 21-yr-old. Punk.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: sync pulse on December 20, 2017, 11:11:32 PM
I had a membership at the great old downtown Houston YMCA...They had a chilled water shower...You stepped out of the ablution shower onto a mat and pulled a chain and chilled water came down, I loved it.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: SuperTed on December 21, 2017, 03:16:25 AM
I was forced to take a cold shower a few months back when my boiler gave in. I actually enjoyed it and have only taken cold showers since. Quite refreshing and really wakes you up.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Evo on December 21, 2017, 03:19:20 AM
Yes, normal shower then 90seconds min at the coldest setting.

Mental as much as it is physical
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on December 21, 2017, 04:07:46 AM
It hurts like a son of a bitch but after you feel really good
due to the effect on brain neurotransmittors. I know some people get "addicted" to bathing in lakes during the winter here in scandinavia.

If talking science then the evidence of benefit from ice baths for athletes is pretty weak IIRC. But it's enough if it feels good.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Simple Simon on December 21, 2017, 05:08:38 AM
never, why would you want to do something that apart from being incredibly uncomfortable has zero effect on you whatsoever.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: CalvinH on December 21, 2017, 05:30:47 AM
never, why would you want to do something that apart from being incredibly uncomfortable has zero effect on you whatsoever.


I know your to busy taking selfies in a dirty room but if you ever played a sport on a hot summer day you would know how good a cold shower feels.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Evo on December 21, 2017, 05:45:40 AM
It feels nice afterwards...you get a rush all over your body

Its a mental challenge...

It does make a small difference to recovery imo...
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: CalvinH on December 21, 2017, 05:50:07 AM
It feels nice afterwards...you get a rush all over your body

Its a mental challenge...

It does make a small difference to recovery imo...

I've done obstacle course races where you have to jump in ice water and a lot of people freak out but it doesn't bother me.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: MP on December 21, 2017, 06:31:32 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/wimhof1/videos
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Evo on December 21, 2017, 06:54:26 AM
I've done obstacle course races where you have to jump in ice water and a lot of Pope freak out but it doesn't bother me.

You just get used to the inital shock factor...controling the breathing is the key to over coming it.

When that ice bucket thing was all the rage some lads on site did it with a JCB bucket - poor fuckers were hypoventilating as soon as the water hit them
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: ratherbebig on December 21, 2017, 06:56:10 AM
cold showers are great, you dont need heating.

saves a ton of money.

may i also recommend wearing shorts all year regardless of temperature.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: James on December 21, 2017, 06:57:38 AM
I had a membership at the great old downtown Houston YMCA...They had a chilled water shower...You stepped out of the ablution shower onto a mat and pulled a chain and chilled water came down, I loved it.

Great place, used to go there in the mid- eighties , and also the Presidents Health Club downtown houston, also no longer there.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Evo on December 21, 2017, 07:16:39 AM

may i also recommend wearing shorts all year regardless of temperature.

I already do...  :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: falco on December 21, 2017, 07:32:01 AM
I don’t have cold water where I am. My water is heated up from the sun. I wish I had cold water. I sweat getting out of the shower after having a hot shower in summer. My only relief is to stand naked in front of my air conditioner naked. I hate my summer in Australia!!!!
I wish i was the air conditioner.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Grape Ape on December 21, 2017, 07:35:14 AM
It feels nice afterwards...you get a rush all over your body

Its a mental challenge...

It does make a small difference to recovery imo...

100% truth on the mental part.

In general, people just don't like the feeling of being uncomfortable.  It's not that the shower, etc is causing them harm, it's just doesn't feel like they're used to, so they bail.

This is the case for many things.

Per Calvin's point though, I did have one jump into 30 degree ice water where I thought the signals to my hands from my brain were slowed a bit.....odd feeling.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Go 4 It on December 21, 2017, 09:18:40 AM
Pro tip you will have the best hair days of your life if you take cold showers, I'm talking John Stamos level hair!
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: polychronopolous on December 21, 2017, 09:21:56 AM
Pro tip you will have the best hair days of your life if you take cold showers, I'm talking John Stamos level hair!

(http://sbtb2001.tripod.com/rocky5-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Go 4 It on December 21, 2017, 09:37:21 AM
(http://sbtb2001.tripod.com/rocky5-2.jpg)
Stallone currently has the hairline of a 12 year old boy, it's amazing what money can buy you!
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: tres_taco_combo on December 21, 2017, 10:26:45 PM
The exercise program I follow is big on them.  Claims is really aids in recovery.

That said, I don't do it.

i stuff my mouth a sock/towel to up the will power needed - you breath so heavy this way.

they are fucking hard as hell 3-5 minutes ice cold
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: tres_taco_combo on December 21, 2017, 10:31:49 PM
Stallone currently has the hairline of a 12 year old boy, it's amazing what money can buy you!

what treatment/service did he do?

epic hair plugs and hair dye?
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Simple Simon on December 22, 2017, 12:29:06 AM
i stuff my mouth a sock/towel to up the will power needed - you breath so heavy this way.

they are fucking hard as hell 3-5 minutes ice cold


If you hadn't added "3-5 minutes ice cold" to that post it would have required half a dozen "no homos"
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: IRON CROSS on December 22, 2017, 01:46:49 AM
I take 'cold' outdoor showers + 10X every day, my local temp. 27'C at 7.45pm ,humidity 76% ,Friday 22nd Dec.,  :D
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: sync pulse on December 22, 2017, 09:08:51 AM
Pro tip you will have the best hair days of your life if you take cold showers, I'm talking John Stamos level hair!

Use either vinegar or lemon juice conditioner just before final rinse...I like lemon juice, because vinegar is as if you went swimming in thousand island dressing...Use the cheapest lemon juice from concentrate you can find.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Simple Simon on December 22, 2017, 11:28:32 AM
Use either vinegar or lemon juice conditioner just before final rinse...I like lemon juice, because vinegar is as if you went swimming in thousand island dressing...Use the cheapest lemon juice from concentrate you can find.

lemon juice will bleach your hair if you go out in the sun...
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Go 4 It on December 22, 2017, 12:00:23 PM
what treatment/service did he do?

epic hair plugs and hair dye?
Who knows bro, it's Hollywood they have access to all kind of shit, all I know is who can fuck with that hairline?? At 73!
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: sync pulse on December 23, 2017, 05:27:45 AM
lemon juice will bleach your hair if you go out in the sun...

You rinse it out before you leave the bathroom...
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Griffith on December 23, 2017, 05:38:58 AM
what treatment/service did he do?

epic hair plugs and hair dye?

He uses a wig.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: DroppingPlates on December 23, 2017, 05:49:17 AM
Almost every morning yes
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Salvador on December 23, 2017, 06:24:15 AM
Not anymore because i started sweating like a pig!
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Go 4 It on December 23, 2017, 07:13:22 AM
He uses a wig.
Nah, watch his snap chat, camera is so close you see everything,  it's a legit transplant.
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: ratherbebig on December 23, 2017, 07:42:24 AM
cold showers has been used as a way of torture

so we're basically talking about self-torture here, you might want to see a psychologist
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: DroppingPlates on December 23, 2017, 07:47:42 AM
cold showers has been used as a way of torture

so we're basically talking about self-torture here, you might want to see a psychologist


Aren't you lifting weights without getting paid?
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: ratherbebig on December 23, 2017, 07:50:59 AM
Aren't you lifting weights without getting paid?

lifting weights? you sure you're on the right forum  ???
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: polychronopolous on December 23, 2017, 10:16:00 AM
Stallone currently has the hairline of a 12 year old boy, it's amazing what money can buy you!

Yeah but what movie is this photo from?

Are you a REAL Stallone fan??

Let's test your knowledge, hot shot...

(http://sbtb2001.tripod.com/rocky5-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Go 4 It on December 23, 2017, 10:19:14 AM
Yeah but what movie is this photo from?

Are you a REAL Stallone fan??

Let's test your knowledge, hot shot...

(http://sbtb2001.tripod.com/rocky5-2.jpg)
Dude it's Rocky 5 opening scene
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: DroppingPlates on December 23, 2017, 10:20:03 AM
lifting weights? you sure you're on the right forum  ???

I know, but I thought you were the exception
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: polychronopolous on December 23, 2017, 10:23:30 AM
Dude it's Rocky 5 opening scene

(http://i.redd.it/enqfd4bi3f6z.png)
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: ratherbebig on December 23, 2017, 10:25:43 AM
while on the topic

what movie is this from?

(http://thewallbreakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/italian-stallion.jpg)
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: Go 4 It on December 23, 2017, 10:26:38 AM
(http://i.redd.it/enqfd4bi3f6z.png)
Also mandatory butt shot in the moon beam just to get things going in the opening of the film, you know to set the pace ;D
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: The Keto Kid on December 23, 2017, 10:31:13 AM
while on the topic

what movie is this from?

(http://thewallbreakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/italian-stallion.jpg)
Is that the porno he did?
Title: Re: Cold showers for bodybuilders - do you take them?
Post by: polychronopolous on December 23, 2017, 10:41:34 AM
Also mandatory butt shot in the moon beam just to get things going in the opening of the film, you know to set the pace ;D

Some guys can tell you the lifetime batting average of Ty Cobb.

Others the exact horse power of a 1972 Chevelle.

My man Go 4 It has encyclopedic knowledge of every shower and nude scene in Sly Stallone's illustrious 40+ year film career.  8)