Cristiano Ronaldo takes a Christmas plunge in freezing -20¡ãC temperature, says 'it's just a little cold'

Cristiano Ronaldo, the football legend, is currently on vacation to spend some quality time with his family on Christmas 2024. As the footballer celebrates Christmas in Lapland, he took to his official social media handle and shared a video of himself taking a dip into cold water even when it is minus 20 degrees Celsius.

In the video, the 39-year-old mentions the temperature around him, and he can be seen standing almost half-naked with a thick blanket of snow surrounding his cabin. However, Ronaldo then eases his way down a ladder into the cold water.

CR7 takes an ice-cold bath

For Ronaldo, this is not the first time that he takes an ice-cold bath; a number of times, he has shared doing such activities on his social media, which is related to fitness. Well, after his peaceful dip inside the cold water, Ronaldo points out that the water is just a little cold.

It¡¯s just a little cold ??

Watch my complete family trip video: https://t.co/hUJ1n3v0h1 pic.twitter.com/5yOUzeVvEb

¡ª Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) December 24, 2024

Ice-cold baths have become a rising trend, with many social media influencers touting ice plunges, calling it a natural way of warding off ailments such as inflammation, obesity, depression, and anxiety.

5 benefits of ice baths, a.k.a. cold water therapy

Ice baths are also called cold water therapy, which is a wellness trend with several benefits, and this is the reason why this trend has become so popular.

Here are 5 benefits of ice baths:

Reduces inflammation in the body: When taking an ice bath, the cold temperature narrows the blood vessels, and this decreases the blood flow into the muscles, reducing the inflammation and swelling in the body.

Relieves sore muscles: Stepping into a cold bath might help in relieving sore muscles, as cold water could lower the perception of pain.

Helps in exercise recovery: When you get out of an ice bath, the blood vessels in the body dilate, which increases blood circulation.

Boosts immunity: Cold water therapy supports the immune system of the body and eliminates bacterial infections and more.

Good for mental health: Ice baths can help in reducing mental illnesses. It is effective in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.

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