?I?d Probably Be Dead?: Bodybuilding Coach Greg Doucette Rips Open 64-YO Guinness World Record Holder?s ?Lies? About a Popular Recovery Method

When it comes to?bodybuilding, athletes are constantly seeking ways to optimize their training, recovery, and overall performance. While traditional methods such as proper nutrition and exercise are essential, lesser-known techniques like ice water baths and cold showers can provide an added edge. Beyond their refreshing effect, cold showers can have a range of benefits, especially for bodybuilders. However, there are a lot of rumors about cold showers that are far from the truth. IFBB Pro Greg Doucette is one such individual that is known for?debunking the rumors?and lies prevailing in the fitness industry.?

In his recent Instagram post, Doucette uploaded a video of a Dutch motivational speaker, who once held a Guinness World Record for swimming under ice, Wim Hof, speaking about the benefits of taking a cold shower. Responding to the same, Greg confirmed that a particular fact linked with cold showers was a lie.

What was the ‘cold shower’ fact given by Wim Hof?

Cold showers offer a plethora of unexpected health benefits that go beyond mere refreshments. From increased alertness and energy to improved immune function and mental resilience, the advantages of cold showers are diverse and scientifically supported. However, in a recent video reposted by Greg Doucette, he confirmed that the fact said in the video was a lie.

The video saw Wim Hof, a Dutch motivational speaker saying,?“Cold shower a day keeps the doctor away. What happens if you take a cold shower every day? The heart rate is gonna go down with 2030 beats a minute. 24 hours a day Cold Shower day.”?Responding to this, Doucette confirmed that this was far from the truth and wrote in the caption,?“LIES!!! A cold shower does not do this!”

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Resting heart rate serves as an essential indicator of cardiac efficiency and overall cardiovascular health. A lower resting heart rate is often associated with a well-conditioned heart. Doucette pointed out in the post that cold showers have nothing to do with the resting heart rate of an individual. He even continued to react to a fan’s comment in a hilarious way.

Greg Doucette and fans reacted in disbelief

While the post about cold showers posted by Greg Doucette caught a lot of attention from the fans, most had different opinions on the subject. One of the fans commented on the post by saying,?“Resting hr is already 45 not sure I can afford for it to drop another 20 to 30.”?Replying to this, Doucette wrote,?“exactly. Mine is 48 if it dropped 20 id probably be dead.”

One of the fans commented on the post by saying,?“Had cold showers every day for 60 days from march till may – nothing changed. Its all cr*p,”?whereas another user noted,?“Lmfaooooo who tf taught this guy that cr*p???”?Another fan commented on the post saying,?“It definitely helps! Idk why you hatin,”?whereas a fan penned,?“More lies than last time.”

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Cold showers can offer bodybuilders unique advantages ranging from accelerated recovery and increased mental resilience. However, resting heart rate depends on other various factors like nutrition and cardiovascular activities and not on cold showers. Ensuring that an individual has a good resting heart rate is crucial for a long and healthy life.