If you're keen to feel more energetic on a day to day basis then this video will be covering
some areas you need to take into consideration to do this.
Moreso, we'll be reviewing how the Wim Hof method benefits in many of these areas, as
the techniques have been designed to help you feel more alert and energetic day to day.
In the modern world, having high energy levels is imperative if you want to progress towards
goals.
However, even if not, we are expected to do a huge number of activities each day which
drains our energy, whether it be online activities or working.
More than that, you also have to manage relationships and tackle responsibilities, which are normally
numerous!
For this reason, living a healthy lifestyle to help you isn't just useful, but a necessity
today.
For this reason, let's look at some lifestyle choices that will benefit you, covering why
the Wim Hof method can help you achieve the desired results when practising the techniques...
Reduce Stress Stress is a constant in the modern world and
as a result we can develop high levels of anxiety, not least because of the amount of
sensory stimulation we're subjected to on a day to day basis, especially from our phones.
Wim Hof says that stress will bring you body in a state of fight or flight, which consumes
large amounts of energy.
More than this, stress hormones can bring your body rhythm out of balance and have a
negative impact on your sleep, something I'll be delving deeper into as part of this video.
Therefore, chronic stress can be detrimental for your energy level.
For this reason proper stress management is critical in avoiding the negative effects
of stress.
However, for this reason the Wim Hof method can be highly beneficial, as studies show
that cold therapy or cold showers can have a positive effect on stress, helping you feel
calmer as a result.
This is because cold showers can help to reduce cortisol levels, with cortisol often being
referred to as the stress hormone in the body.
As cortisol levels are reduced, you naturally feel more relaxed and calm.
In effect, as you're relaxed you conserve energy that might otherwise be used when stressed,
meaning you can use it to more productive means.
And as previously mentioned, it can also...
Improve Sleep If you don’t get enough quality sleep, your
energy levels are impacted significantly!
I don't think I'm saying anything groundbreaking here, I'm sure all of you watching are very
well aware of this.
However, people often underestimate sleep and the benefits it brings, especially as
a lot of people automatically assume we need more sleep when tired, rather than focusing
on the quality of sleep they get.
So, while it's true most of us don’t get the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep a day,
something that you absolutely should be aiming for, it's equally true that you need to focus
on trying to get the best quality sleep you can.
You see, if your sleep cycles are constantly interrupted, you can wake up more tired than
before you fell asleep.
It's actually one of the reasons why people say you shouldn't hit snooze in the morning,
as not only do you start a new sleep cycle, but it's one that gets disrupted meaning you've
not been able to get the benefits from it.
Now, a healthy diet and low levels of stress, as we previously covered, can have amazing
effects on the quality of your sleep, but in addition, the Wim Hof method can have highly
beneficial effects.
Firstly the effect of taking a cold shower at the start of a nightly routine can help
lower your body temperature, something that also occurs when we sleep.
That means you're effectively preparing the body for sleep when taking the cold shower.
In addition to this, lowering cortisol levels in the body from cold showers help you relax
ahead of sleep, meaning when you actually do sleep you'll find it easier to enter deep
sleep.
However, aside from cold showers, doing one of the more relaxed deep breathing techniques
done as part of the Wim Hof method can actually help further relax the body, meaning you set
your state for the ideal quality of sleep.
Do Exercise This sounds rather paradoxical right, doing
exercise increases energy levels?
Well, that's absolutely the case!
You see these days, it's common to see people having rather inactive lifestyles.
We sit at work, sit in traffic and at the end of the day, sit on the couch when we are
at home.
Research has evidence that people that get up to 30 minutes of exercise daily tend to
experience higher energy levels than those who don’t.
However balance is the key, as over exercising can equally have detrimental effects on your
energy levels.
So why does exercise increase energy levels?
You see any exercise or physical activity that gets the heart rate up and the blood
flowing and releases endorphins is going to raise your energy level.
And as part of this, good cardiovascular exercises will strengthen your heart and give you more
stamina.
However, ideally you want to do activities that you enjoy, so try doing aerobic exercises
or a sport.
In the case of Wim Hof, exercise routines are a part of the methodology, often applying
what enjoy about practicing the Wim Hof method while pushing themselves to see what they're
capable of.
It can be a rewarding experience, and as a result boost your energy levels!
Drink Water Simple right?
One of the best and most effective ways to improve energy levels is to make sure you're
well hydrated.
It's incredibly simple, yet so many people fail to do it!
Studies have for that a lot of people negate drinking enough water, with close to 80 percent
of working Americans admitting they don't drink enough water in a survey conducted by
Quench.
What's more, scientists have found that people that don’t drink for long periods of time
are twice as tired compared to people that are properly hydrated, a staggering difference
for something that's so incredibly simple.
Even mild dehydration can have a negative impact on productivity, energy levels and
alertness, so it's vital to do make sure you're drinking plenty of water through the day.
This is particularly important if you're going to do activities that can put a lot of stress
on the body, such as the Wim Hof technique.
But how much should you drink?
Well, for the average adult getting 2.7 litres as a woman or 3.7 litres as a man is generally
ideal.
However, as I'm sure most people won't be measuring the exact intake, you want to aim
to try and at least drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
And it's not just water, you also want to make sure you eat a...
Healthy Diet Much like sleep, I don't think it's a huge
shock to see that eating well will give you more energy.
After all, eating a well balanced diet that's rich in nutrients and vitamins can be a great
source of energy to perform day to day.
The problem is that for many, they don't eat healthy enough, focusing far too much on eating
unhealthy processed foods that are loaded with salt and sugar with highly addictive
effects.
Ironically, despite people loving these foods, they are hugely detrimental to your health
and energy levels, as they can adversely make you feel less energetic and increase health
issues, both physical and mental!
Instead, when you eat properly, with a good balance of fruit and veg, protein, carbs and
healthy fats and sugars, your body will reward you with more energy.
On this note, I'd personally suggest buying local produce that's fresh and cooking at
home.
With the amount of ingredients conveniently available to us these days, it's surprisingly
easy to have a great variety of amazing food on a daily basis at home!
Hopefully this video gives some insights on how to increase your energy levels, and in
some ways how the Wim Hof method contributes to this, helping you lead a healthier lifestyle.
Which tip do you think you need to focus on most?
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