The 4-7-8 breathing technique for sleep is often recommend as an easy calming exercise for those who struggle to drift off, but how does it compare to the Wim Hof method? And which controlled ...

We all know that breathing is essential to maintaining life. It is an automated unconscious process our bodies use to pull in oxygen, which influences the amount of energy that goes into the cells in ...

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The Wim Hof Method is named after the person who developed it—a man named Wim Hof from the Netherlands. He developed his method after years of pushing the physiological limits of his body and the ...

A trial involving more than 400 people reveals that intense breathing and cold showers improve energy and mental clarity in ...

British ultrarunner Tom Evans has set course records, like his 5:44:22 finish at the South Downs Way 50 in 2018, and placed first in some of the most challenging running events around the world, ...

A few months after receiving a diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a neurological disease often triggered by an infection in which serious fatigue leaves many ...

In order to prepare for open-water swimming with or without a triathlon wetsuit, you may want to learn the Wim Hof Method, especially in cold conditions. The Wim Hof method is a means of learning to ...

Extreme diver Mario Cyr led the way in cold exploration, but it was Wim Hof who popularized the benefits of cold. The Wim Hof method, developed by Dutchman Wim Hof, also known as the "Iceman", has ...