i really loved the ice tub at college so i've been filling the tub in my house up with cold tap water and throwing like 5 sheets of ice cubes in. now this method is ok but doesn't seem quite cold enough, anyone have any tips on how to make the water colder? i know this seems like a silly question.
seu jorge wrote:
anyone have any tips on how to make the water colder?
Um, add more ice??
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dumba$$
throw some liquid nitrogen in there, that should do the trick. make sure to keep yo nutz snug though.
Don't use little cubes meant for your drink; freeze big-ass ice chunks in something like quart size yogurt containers. Two or three of these + half tub of cold tap water = just right for me.
have something to keep the cold water moving...and use a thermometer to see just what temp water you are using...50 degrees was the ticket for me.
2 large bags of ice from the grocery store. Stir the water for a little bit after adding them, then when your in it, move your legs every minute or two in order to replace the warm water collecting near your legs with colder water.
adding more ice is really the only way to make the water actually colder. but for sure moving your legs around or circulating the water sure will make it feel colder.
smaller chunks will cool the water off faster, but larger ones will keep it cool longer. the same volume of ice will cool it to the same temp, but just alter how fast it gets there.
ive heard 50-55 degrees is the ideal. anything colder isn't any more productive, and you can risk negative side effects too.
i always liked to wear sock folded down around my toes to keep them warm, otherwise it can be pretty brutal for the first few minutes until you completely lose feeling in them.
You're probably ok with tap water, actually. If it takes your breath away when you sit in it, then it's good enough.
thanks i appreciate it.