What happens if you start hardening yourself after 40 years and walk in the snow for 90 days?

nutrition consultant, age+ model

“Life changes begin within a person. And achieving them is not as difficult as it seems. You can start with a universal and accessible to everyone method – hardening. I’ll tell you about my experience.

How my life changed

For 90 days I walked barefoot on the snowy ground. Hardening completely changed my life. Thanks to it, I became energized and entered a beauty pageant. In 2023, I modeled for EDITH magazine. And I continue to reach new heights.

How it works

I heard about walking barefoot in the snow a long time ago. I read that this practice protects against colds and stimulates immunity. The skin needs heating, and as a result of contact with cold objects increases blood supply. As a result, the entire cardiovascular system is stimulated.

I started gradually

Initially, I warmed up my body by doing exercises in a warm room. I stayed on the snow for no more than a minute, moving constantly. Then I returned to the heated room and continued warming up. Over time, the body got used to this method of stimulation, so I increased the time spent on the cold surface.

Effect on the body

I noticed that the cold takes the body out of the so-called drowsy state. In addition to the natural foot massage, I felt the beneficial energy of the earth. Because of walking in shoes, this channel of communication remains closed for many people.

It is not for nothing that there is such a concept as grounding, which means walking barefoot on the ground without shoes or socks. Scientists also confirm this fact.

According to the researchers, thanks to walking barefoot at times increases the stimulation of nerve endings, which are known to be in large numbers on the feet. Organs and tissues are more actively supplied with oxygen.

I felt that such practice increases the energy reserve of the body, its resistance to stress.

I adapted to hardening for at least six months. However, after 90 days I felt the changes: it became easy to wake up in the morning, there was a huge amount of energy and desire for new knowledge and achievements.

Die Meinung des Arztes

leading doctor – orthopedic traumatologist, podiatrist (specialist in foot diseases)

“Proper walking barefoot in the snow and hardening contribute to the recovery of the body. But here it is important to be careful. For the greatest beneficial effect, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules.”

Choose the right surface. The most useful will be walking on natural (grass, sand, pebble beach) and artificial (orthopedic mats) surfaces. Such stimulation is beneficial to the body in the form of a natural foot massage and stimulation of reflexogenic zones. Walking on aggressive and traumatizing surfaces (coals, sharp objects) should be avoided, especially for untrained people.

Observe the correct dosage. The heroine reasonably emphasizes the gradualness of entering into the practice of hardening. It is recommended to do a warm-up and a warm-down for a gentler adaptation of the body.

Special attention to safety. As a result of the effect of cold on the body, the blood supply is reduced. It is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the foot, so as not to miss the dangerous “signals”: prolonged loss of sensation, skin changes, pronounced swelling and severe pain.

Constantly move. Thanks to the special device of the circulatory system, blood does not stagnate in the vessels precisely when moving. Regular active walks help to improve blood circulation, accelerate metabolism and prevention of varicose veins.

Observe the complexity. Complement walking barefoot in the snow is recommended with general hardening of the body. For example, with a contrast shower. The rules are the same: attention to your body, gradual entry, moderation and accuracy in hardening.

It is also worth remembering about hygiene and additional help to the skin of the feet in the form of strengthening and toning creams that have a beneficial effect on the feet. If there are doubts about the correctness and safety of hardening, you should definitely consult a doctor.