The Wim Hof Method doesn’t work well in tropical climates because:

1. Not cold enough for a “shock effect” – The water isn’t cold, so the body doesn’t react strongly.


2. Breathing creates heat – In hot weather, intense breathing can make you feel more tired and overheated.


3. No brown fat activation – In warm climates, the body doesn’t need to warm itself, so brown fat isn’t triggered.


4. Less sense of recovery – After training, you may feel drained instead of refreshed.


Wow that's an interesting observation. Any idea why that may be?

denlillaapan

I practiced the Wim Hof method for a while and found that it is more suitable for regions with consistently low temperatures. In tropical climates, however, the method doesn’t seem to be as effective or appropriate.

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[Yoga Journey]: Breathwork is BACK! (New York Times, Rustin Dodd)

I practiced the Wim Hof method for a while and found that it is more suitable for regions with consistently low temperatures. In tropical climates, however, the method doesn’t seem to be as effective or appropriate.

