Mark Consuelos shows off his six-pack after completing a cold plunge.Photo:KellyMarkLive/Twitter
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Mark Consuelosis showing off his toned body as he takes “the big plunge.”
During Wednesday’s episode ofLive with Kelly and Mark, the co-host stripped down as he participated in cold plunge therapy alongside Michael Gelman, the show’s longtime producer, for the show’s “Aches and Pain Week.”
The crowd cheered as Consuelos, 52, removed his robe, revealing his six-pack as he got into the tub filled with ice water.
“I feel good,” he said, admitting that he wouldn’t mind doing cold plunges on his own at home.
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Mark Consuelos doing a cold plunge.KellyMarkLive/Twitter
“Honestly, there’s so many [benefits],” Leary said. “The moment you step out of the tub you feel like a superhuman. The process of going in isn’t the most enjoyable in the beginning but decreased inflammation, improved sleep, mood enhancement, you have a dopamine spike, your body’s buzzing all day.”
“It’s also the mental challenge of accomplishing something that is so difficult and it makes you so mentally strong,” he added.
Leary noted that women typically do better at cold plunges and are “more mentally strong within their bodies.” Additionally, anyone with heart conditions shouldn’t participate in cold plunges unless discussed with their doctor beforehand, he stressed.
“It’s relatively safe when it’s monitored the right way and you have the right supervision,” Leary said.
Many stars have participated in cold plunging over the years. Most recently,Hailey Bieberdocumented her cold plunge on TikTok, telling her followers that she stays in the ice-cold water for a minimum of 30 seconds and it helps her anxiety.
Josh Brolin,Lady GagaandZac Efronare also fans of the practice, and cold plunge therapy has beenstaple post-game treatmentfor professional athletes for years.
However, theAmerican Heart Associationwarns that prolonged exposure to cold temperatures could be dangerous, especially for anyone with a history of heart problems.
source: people.com
