What are the benefits of the Wim Hof Method?

Getting strong, happy & healthy in a multitude of ways

The benefits below either relate specifically to the Wim Hof Method, or apply more broadly to breathing exercises, cold exposure training and meditation.

They have been compiled from scientific research or collected qualitatively from our community of Hoffers over many years.

Please note: Everybody's body is different and as such will respond differently to different types of treatment and intervention.If you have a serious or specific medical issue we highly recommend speaking with a healthcare professional.

Helping people all over the world

RMIT University conducted a survey study asking what kind of impact the Wim Hof Method had on people's lives. +3,200 people responded, helping them identify some interesting trends and patterns. Watch the video for a nice visual summary of the responses.

Physical Health Benefits

Explore how the Wim Hof Method can improve your physical health.

More energy

By following The Wim Hof Method, you will learn to focus on the things that matter and to let go of stressors that only cost you energy.

Boost your immune system

Scientific research has provided us with evidence that followers of the Wim Hof Method have a stronger immune response to pathogens, compared to others.

Natural anti-inflammatory

Want to know more about fighting inflammation with the help of the Wim Hof Method?

Better sleep

People who practice Wim’s method often report that their sleep quality is improved, and that they are feeling more energetic during the day.

Increase sports performance

Are you looking to improve your sports performance? The Wim Hof Method can help you with your training.

Workout recovery

Help your body to recover faster from physical exercise with the Wim Hof Method.

Autoimmune disease relief

There is no cure for autoimmune disorders, so managing related symptoms is key to maintaining a certain quality of life. Learn more about how the Wim Hof Method can help you relieve Autoimmune disease.

Arthritis relief

The Wim Hof Method can help you find relief from arthritis in a natural matter, without the need for medicine.

Fibromyalgia relief

Fibromyalgia can last for a long time and treatment can be very hard. Therefore, finding relief for the symptoms of Fibromyalgia is important. The Wim Hof Method can give you tools to relieve some of the symptoms related to Fibromyalgia.

Post-treatment lyme disease syndrome

Symptoms of Lyme disease can linger for months and even years. Learn how the Wim Hof Method can be used to relieve symptoms related to PTLDS.

COPD Management

Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is very important to improve the quality of life for people that suffer from this disease. The Wim Hof Method can help.

Migraine relief

Discover how the Wim Hof Method can help you relieve migraine headache attacks.

Overcoming MS

Learn more about how Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients can benefit from the Wim Hof Method.

Asthma management

What are the effects of the Wim Hof Method on asthma and how can the method help you with effective asthma management?

Lower your blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the main causes of death. One of the ways to help keep a low blood pressure is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Wim Hof Method can help you to lower your blood pressure.

Improve your metabolism

Learn more how you can improving your metabolism with the Wim Hof Method.

Positive stress

Learn more how positive stress and the Wim Hof Method can help you live healthier, happier and more energetic.

Athletic Performance

If you are wondering how you can improve your athletic performance, try the Wim Hof Method.

Boost Energy

We all need energy for both our physical and mental health.

Healthy energy levels

Making sure that your body has enough energy is important for both your mental and physical health.

Mental Health Benefits

Discover some of the mental health benefits of the Wim Hof Method

Improve mental health

Your mental health can be determined as your overall psychological wellbeing. The importance of looking after your mental health can’t be stressed enough, because it influences how you feel about yourself and others.

Relieve stress

The Wim Hof Method is a combination of meditation, breathing exercises, and exposure to cold that can help you regulate your stress levels.

Burnout recovery

The Wim Hof Method provides techniques that can help you get a grip on your daily struggles, that can help you reset your nervous system, and that can provide you with the energy needed to recover from burnout.

Improve cold tolerance

Cold body therapy continues to gain serious popularity, because it is linked to numerous health benefits including reducing inflammation & an improved immune response.

Deal with depression

Overcoming depression can be very difficult. However, there are natural ways that can help you cope with depression. For example, depressed people that start with the Wim Hof Method often report relief from various symptoms related to a clinical depression.

Increase willpower

If you really want to become a better version of yourself, increasing willpower is one of the most essential things to do.

Boost concentration

A lot of people experience a huge boost in concentration after practicing the Wim Hof Method. Find out what the Wim Hof Method can do for you!

Improve your mind body connection

With a solid mind-body connection you are better able to manage your feelings and face difficulties. Unfortunately, many people are unable to control their mind-body connection. Learn more about how the Wim Hof Method can help you improve your mind-body connection.

Increase your happiness

Happiness and positivity are essential to get the most out of life, for everybody. When we feel joyful, we are more likely to get out and engage with the world. Learn how you can increase your happiness with the Wim Hof Method.

Improve creativity

The best thing about creativity is that it can be trained. An increasing number of people, including artists, writers, designers, and other professionals are using the Wim Hof Method and enjoying the benefits of improved creativity on a daily basis.

Controlling the automatic nervous system

For a long time, we believed that the autonomic nervous system could not be voluntarily influenced. However, Wim Hof has scientifically proven to be able to control the autonomic nervous system.

Boost your endorphins

Endorphins are naturally produced by the autonomic nervous system to get through pain and stress. Learn how to boost your endorphins and live happier and healthier.

Burnout prevention

Burnout can have several causes. For example work-related causes, lifestyle causes, or personality traits. But there are several things that you can do to prevent burnout. Learn how you can prevent a burnout with the exercises of the Wim Hof method.

Stress control

The Wim Hof Method can help bring down your stress level in tense or exhausting situations. Learn everything about how to control your stress.

Activities To Improve Mental Health

Are you looking for exercises to improve your mental health?

Peaceful mind

Keeping balance is critical to living a happy and fulfilled life.