‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin certainly lived up to his moniker by submerging his body in freezing water as part of his first ‘Cold plunge’ experience.
On Instagram, Austin shared footage of his first experience of submerging his body into icy-cold water. The WWE Hall of Famer was clearly not a fan of the freezing temperatures and let off the occasional expletive.
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In a second video, Austin said he ‘chickened out’ in the first video after ten seconds. The Texas Rattlesnake was told that the experience was “Supposed to get your endorphins going or some sh*t.” Austin added that he was “freezing my f***ing ass off!”
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In the comments, several people shared their own experiences with doing cold plunges. Matt Cardona said that Diamond Dallas Page “tortured” him with a cold plunge. WWE’s Robert Roode called the videos the best thing he’s seen in a long time. ‘Hurricane’ Shane Helms added that Austin’s commentary was top-notch.
Cold Plunge: The Science & The Risks
Cold plunges are nothing new in the world of sports, as athletes have been using ice baths for decades. Ice baths are often used to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness and perceptions of fatigue after heavy exercise.
Risks include hypothermia, shock, and the possibility of sudden cardiac death. It is with this in mind that those who use cold plunges are advised to not spend more than 15 minutes immersed. People are also advised to use warm clothing on areas of their body that aren’t submerged, such as their torso.
When not doing a cold plunge, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin can be found behind the wheel of his 3:16-inspired vehicle…
