Believe it or not, taking cold showers could be immensely beneficial to not only you, but your business as well. The thought of bathing in freezing water might (literally) send you shivering away; however, I urge you to keep an open mind and take a look below at some of the many benefits showering cold has to offer.
Improved circulation
Hot water gets your blood boiling to the surface of your skin, whereas cold water sends them down within. This results in more blood rushing towards your organs, stimulating your circulatory system and benefiting your overall cardiovascular health. You’re going to need that extra stamina in servicing clients from morning to night, especially in this busy market!
Reduced stress
Cold showers result in lower levels of acid and boost levels of gluthathione in your blood; this allows your body to be more relaxed and less anxious through out the day. Cold showers also act as a small form of oxidative stress on your nervous system, training them to be more resilient towards anything else coming your way. This is a great way to remedy the stress build-up that all real estate professionals go through on a daily basis.
Greater immunity
How many meetings have you had cancelled because you or the other party was feeling ill? Taking cold showers regularly increases the amount of disease-fighting white blood cells, which in turn stimulates your immune system.
Better muscle recovery
Athletes are known to take ice-cold baths after intensive workouts because the freezing water removes lactic acid build up. This will make you less sore from your daily (or once-a-month) gym sessions and ready to tackle your busy schedule. You can also alternate from hot to cold repeatedly for even better results.
Increased alertness
Bathing under the cold waters will shock you into taking deep breaths. Doing this in the morning will increase your oxygen intake throughout the day, giving you a natural boost of energy, which in turn makes you appear vibrant and welcoming to your clients and colleagues.
Smoother skin and hair
Hot water is known to dry out skin and hair, whereas cold water does the opposite! It prevents your body from losing its natural oils, keeping your hair shiny and skin smooth. This will be great for your Medallion Award face-shots (you can’t fix everything with Photoshop).
Weight loss
There are two types of fat: brown and white. Brown fat is good, it helps generate heat and keeps your body warm. Showering in cold water helps stimulate brown fat production, which results in more energy being exerted and therefore more calories burned!
Testosterone
Testosterone stimulates competition and drive in both men and women. Studies have shown that just 15 minutes of increased heat showed a big drop in testosterone in rats (this is why testes hang outside the body to keep cool). Switch from hot to cold to conserve your testosterone levels and stay ahead of the competition!
The idea of showering cold sounds very discomforting to most people, but the results are well worth it. Many online guides have suggested starting out hot and gradually transitioning to cold towards the last few minutes of your shower. Try out the 30 day cold shower challenge and experience these benefits yourself!