Wim Hof
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Wim Hof (20 April 1959- ), also known as The Iceman, is a Dutch motivational speaker and extreme athlete noted for his ability to withstand low temperatures. He previously held a Guinness World Record for swimming under ice and prolonged full-body contact with ice, and he holds a record for a barefoot half marathon on ice and snow. He attributes these feats to his Wim Hof Method (WHM), a combination of frequent cold exposure, breathing techniques and meditation. Hof's method has been the subject of several scientific studies, with mixed results.
Quotes[edit]
- The Cold is my only master; the Cold is my only teacher.
- Wim Hof[citation needed]
- If you learn how to use your mind, anything is possible.
- Wim Hof[citation needed]
- But there is still every reason for healthy people to take cold showers, or swim outside in cold water. It gives you the feeling that you are alive.
- Wim Hof[citation needed]
Becoming the Iceman (2011)[edit]
- The mind under control is your best friend, the mind wandering about is your worst enemy. Make it your best friend, to the point where you can rely on it.
- Wim Hof, Becoming the Iceman
- What I am capable of, anyone can learn.
- Wim Hof, Becoming the Iceman
- Out of Options, I tried something new. I tried to think my cramp away. Visualizing the part of my leg that was throbbing, I began to loosen that area in my mind. Soon enough, the muscle in my leg began to relax. For the first time ever, I realized that I could consciously think away a muscle cramp. I believe it was a direct result of knowing the body with my mind.
- Wim Hof, Becoming the Iceman
- Challenges bring about the true nature within me. It alerts my body and mind, altering my state of being.
- Wim Hof, Becoming the Iceman, Chapter 12