Mark Wahlberg Versus Cold Plunge

The actor has been taking an ice bath every morning for so long that he doesn’t even flinch.

Mark Wahlberg’s day often begins between 2:30 and 3 a.m., when he goes to bed extremely early in order to be ready to bounce out of bed and reach the gym for his early morning exercise with his 4 a.m. club. “I’m not much of an evening person,” he admitted earlier this year. “I used to be, but for me there’s nothing but trouble after those hours, so I like to get up and get it done.”

Anyone who has read through his daily regimen, which went viral after he originally posted it on social media, would know that the actor follows his morning workout with a cryotherapy treatment to assist his recuperation.

He does this on a daily basis. Without a doubt. Even on holidays, it appears. Wahlberg celebrated Thanksgiving with an icy dive, heading outdoors in just his swimsuit and a beanie, showing off his lean, muscular form while uncovering his outdoor tub before jumping into the chilly water and immersing himself without even flinching.

“I absolutely love the cold plunge,” Wahlberg said. “I normally keep it between three and a half and five minutes… I’ll do it after the workout because I’m feeling wonderful… Whether it’s a cold plunge or cryotherapy, I believe it’s a necessary.”

Ice baths are a popular post-workout rehabilitation therapy because they constrict and then dilate blood vessels, expelling metabolic waste and filling blood cells with oxygen. It has also been shown to alleviate muscular pain and inflammation after heavy exercise.

However, you should contact with a doctor before attempting this at home, as it might be risky for persons who have certain underlying health concerns. There is also evidence that excessive cold exposure after exercising might impede the healing process and perhaps induce more muscle injury. Active recuperation, such as walking or yoga, is one recommended post-workout option.