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Understanding The Iceman: The Complete Wim Hof
(Au Note: This post and episode require a bit of a warning label for listeners to not try to recreate or re-intact any of the activities we’ll be discussing without proper training or medical clearance. If you are dealing with a serious medical condition, please consult with a healthcare professional before attempting any of the techniques we’ll be discussing in this episode. Don’t be a knucklehead.)
Having said that, I am very excited to have Wim Hof as our guest. Unless you have been living under a rock, you likely have heard of Wim and his work.
He is a Dutch extreme athlete, also known as “The Iceman,” for his ability to withstand freezing temperatures and environments.
In terms of Guinness World Records, he has set over 20, including:
· The farthest swim under ice of 57.5 meters (the day before in preparation, his corneas started to freeze — so he was swimming blind under the frozen surface),
· The longest time in direct, full-body contact with ice, for a total of 16 times,
· He still holds the record for running the fastest half-marathon above the Arctic Circle while barefoot,
· He recently he did the Horse Stance for 3 Hours in the snow, and
