7x Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Was Initially Nervous About His New Morning Routine: “Knew All My Aches and Pains Would Expose…”

Mr. Olympia 2020 was the last time Phil Heath competed on stage. After losing the title to Shawn Rhoden in 2018, the seven-time Mr. Olympia made his return. Despite placing third, the former Mr. Olympia didn’t step on the bodybuilding again. However, Heath has continued to work out and has kept his physique in a near-competition-ready state. While looking for new and more effective ways to recover from his grueling workout regimen, Heath came across clod plunges. However, he was initially nervous.

Earlier, one of the most successful Mr. Olympia winners uploaded a video to Instagram and explained how he put aside his fears. Heath revealed that the cold plunge became part of his new morning routine. He also informed his followers about all the benefits he felt after regularly taking the plunge.

For Phil Heath, cold showers couldn’t cut it anymore

“My new morning routine is getting into this 39 degree cold plunge,” Phil Heath wrote in the caption of his video. The former Mr. Olympia revealed that he had been taking cold showers for the last two years. However, he didn’t see any significant results. However, the bodybuilding icon discovered cold plunges and tried them. “I can’t lie, I was a little nervous about getting into this thing,” wrote Heath.

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The bodybuilder also explained why he was nervous initially. “I knew all my aches and pains would expose themselves, but D**** it truly feels amazing!” admitted Heath. He said someone thinking of taking clod plunges needs to focus on their breathing. After about two minutes, the cold and aches subside, and “you start to feel incredible.” Heath wrote in the caption.

Health also said the fear before taking the plunge is “all in your mind. Just like all the other things you fear in life.” The former bodybuilding champion said the cold plunges help him recover from post-workout pain and fatigue. He also listed all the benefits of taking regular cold plunges.

Will the former Mr. Olympia compete again?

With his latest morning routine, Phil Heath seems serious about recovering quickly post-workout. In the video, the seven-time Mr. Olympia also looks jacked. Despite not announcing a return to competition, Heath had visible abs and fullness in his muscles.

Many fans and experts think Heath is poised to make a comeback this year. While some thought he might make an appearance at the Arnold Classic 2023, it didn’t turn out to be true. In one of the videos posted on the Fitness Volt Network Instagram handle in November 2022, Heath said, “2023 is about to be fuc**ng crazy.” However, only time will tell if Heath makes a return.

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