The Ultimate Guide to Cold Plunging on Any Budget - Part 1 of 2

Joe Lewis
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Published 2023-08-19
The Ultimate Guide to Cold Plunging on Any Budget - Part 1 of 2

Now that deliberate Cold Exposure is more popular than ever thanks to people like Joe Rogan, Wim Hof, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. Rhonda Patrick, and Dr. Susanna Søberg, people want to know just how they can partake in this protocol without breaking the bank. In Part 1, we discuss Ice Bath Options for under $200. In this video, we're going to help you find the best cold plunging method for your budget. We'll show you different types of ice bath options and how to choose the best one for your needs. The Cold Plunge in Part 1 has solutions for individuals on a lower budget; how to cold plunge on a budget. This video is a great option for someone new to the practice; for ice bath for beginners. Or helpful for people who don't want to invest too much money into a new routine they are unsure of. Part 1 considers using your bathtub with water from your cold faucet, different ice options, and different outdoor containers. All of these selections are under $200. Eventually, in Part 2, we will discuss how to build a cold plunge that actually cools, filters, and sanitizes the water.

I really hoped to make one fully comprehensive video, but the second half of the this DIY Ice Bath guide was taking much longer than I had expected, so I had to make this video into two parts. I will post the link to Part 2 as soon as it is completed.

Created by Joe Lewis
Featuring Marcus McLaurine (he also helped with some filming)
Thumbnail by Molly Lewis

Skip to...
0:47 - Intro
1:41 - What is Deliberate Cold Exposure?
1:55 - What are the benefits of doing Cold Plunges?
2:27 - How cold does the water need to be and for how long?
2:46 - Why I made this video
3:49 - What makes something an Ice Bath?
4:13 - $0 to $100 Range
5:01 - Ice Options
6:16 - Ice Makers
6:51 - $0 to $100 Range Conclusion Recap
7:23 - $0 to $100 Range Honorable Mentions
8:07 - $0 to $100 Range WINNER
8:13 - $100 to $200 Range (outdoor option)
10:47 - $100 to $200 Range (outdoor option) WINNER
11:06 - Part 1 Conclusion - Discussing Part 2 - Outro

-Items used...
-Thermometer - amzn.to/3sfiO5e
-Silicone Ice Molds - amzn.to/3KIQAGn
-Ice Bags - amzn.to/44fgdFH
-Rubbermaid Stock Tank (100 Gallons) - www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/rubbermaid-struc…
-1-1/4" to 1" PVC Reducer (NPT) - amzn.to/3sdCxSG
-1" to 3/4" PVC Reducer (NPT) - amzn.to/3YIMSlS
-Spigot (NPT) - amzn.to/45edZYo
-Teflon (Plumbers) Tape - amzn.to/47TpG8T
-Hose - amzn.to/458Muzv
-Stock Tank Cover (100 Gallons) - amzn.to/3OGX0a6
-55 Gallon Drum - homedepot.sjv.io/6e6GA3
-Step Drill - amzn.to/3YBcNf4
-Spigot (with bulkhead fitting) - amzn.to/3KEewuj
-Ice Maker (Used in Part 2) - amzn.to/3E3mYj7

Equipment Used...
-Monologue DSLR Camera - Canon 6D Mark II - amzn.to/3Wq73Ck
-Lenses - Cinema Lens Kit - amzn.to/3kDjJJ3
-Monologue Microphone - AKG 214 - amzn.to/3ON4Gb1
-Additional Camera - Panasonic FZ1000 - amzn.to/45ur2VC

Resources...
-Andrew Huberman Lab Podcast #66 - Dr. Andrew Huberman - Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance -    • Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for He...  
-Winter Swimming: The Nordic Way Towards a Happier and Healthier Life – Dr. Susanna Søberg - amzn.to/3KHKKVE
-Rhonda Patrick's YouTube Channel - youtube.com/@FoundMyFitness/featured

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All Comments (16)
  • @bustinyediis13
    My guy! This is very informative and well put together man. Job well done.
  • @frankjones5283
    Yep Rubbermaid stock tank ..$100 at Rural King. I just bought the 100 gal rubermaid stock tank and like it. It`s 25" high so that`s good and allowed me to get it through a doorway into my screened in porch. Note the drain plug is a plastic pipe with internal threads and external threads which allows for two size hoses. The internal is 1 1/4 and the external seems to be 2 inch pipe thread not 1 1/2. You can always reduce to 3/4 and use a garden hose. That just takes longer to drain. About 15 minutes if you need to drain the water away from the tank.
  • @bustinyediis13
    This video is still fun to watch. I learn something new everytime.
  • @_Michaelhendrix_
    This video was literally amazing! Very very informative and your videos are fantastic quality all around!
  • @DLain9
    Sincerely appreciate this breakdown and am looking forward to part 2.
  • @danb_ATC
    Great information, very clear, and I love the references you've listed. Sharing this knowledge is tremendous for increasing personal and public health, and you demonstrate how the benefits of this modality can be accessible to all. Awesome job Joe, can't wait for part 2. I will be building my own cold plunge and I'm looking forward to following your expertise. Keep it up brother!
  • @andrew20241
    I have a "portable" tub set up in the corner of my unfinished basement near a floor drain and water supply. I bought a used freezer on Facebook for $60 and plugged it in 3 feet from the tub, and I'm freezing blocks of ice in plastic containers right there. I'm adding a pump/filter this week to complete my phase 1 plunging setup.
  • @moth_belly
    Great video! I appreciated how you discussed why using things like frozen water bottles/ice packs may not work as well as straight ice. Well done!
  • @SawItWithMyOwnEyes
    Who already pulled the trigger on a stock tank before part 2 came out? lol