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Wim Hof's 61st Birthday & 61 Minutes Ice Bath Celebration

20 Apr 2020 · 3 min

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In this solo monologue, Wim Hof marks his 61st birthday by attempting a 61‑minute ice bath, calling it a personal test and present‑moment celebration. He quickly emphasizes that such an extreme duration is unnecessary, recommending a typical 2–3 minute exposure for most people. Hof explains that short cold exposures trigger thermogenesis, improve vascular fitness, activate the adrenal axis, boost the immune system, and elevate mood. He frames the practice as a demonstration of mind power and presence, while cautioning viewers not to attempt the extreme stunt.

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Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to you. Now into the blue. 61 years I'm going to get, but I'm going to get a little bit cold as well. 61 minutes? Inside, what do you think? I want to bring it to the test, and this is a great opportunity. It's my birthday. I want to give myself a present that I'm here now with the power of my mind. Happy birthday to myself. Wow, that's a cool birthday. Hey guys, I love you. I love life. This is my birthday, being present in the here and the now. Almost there. Yes! Nice! Okay guys, happy birthday! Hey guys, I love the cold! But the heat, I love it even more. I wanted to show 61 years, 61 minutes, but it's absolutely ridiculous. I just do this for myself to prove myself. 2, 3 minutes is more than enough. That's what I do normally, 2, 3 minutes. That's thermogenesis to the top, vascular fitness to the top. That's what you need. 61 minutes, it's craziness. It's me, the Iceman. Don't do it. 2-3 minutes, more than enough. Body University proven to create, activate thermogenesis. That is the adrenal axis, and with that, you reset your body and your immune system boosts up and your mood gets right where it needs to be. Stay cool.