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A method created by Iceman \u2018Wim Hof\u2019 to boost your immune system and burn your inner fire.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The method consists of 3 pillars: breathing exercises, ice cold water and focus\/mindset.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I visited Wim Hof instructor Tim van der Vliet (51) at his home in Amsterdam. In front of the door are two boxes filled with 30 kg of ice. Once we have done some breathing exercises, we go to the bathroom where a bathtub filled with ice and cold water is waiting for us.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I ask him about the benefits of the method,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>while taking an ice bath.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/annabel-verheij\/interview-tim-van-vliet-def<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Splashing for minutes in a bath full of ice? 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