To celebrate Spring Day, the Drive 959 team took on an ice bath challenge.
Zuko Komisa
In a chilly, yet invigorating, tribute to Spring Day, the team from Drive 959 radio station swapped out the traditional water-pouring for a much more frigid challenge: an ice bath endurance test.
The daring feat saw three of the station’s presenters brave the freezing cold water to see who could last the longest, with a clear champion emerging.
Kgomotso was crowned the “Spring Day conqueror” after a remarkable display of grit, staying in the icy water for a staggering 5 minutes and 17 seconds.
Not far behind was Glen Lewis, who showed impressive resolve with a time of 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
However, Skhumba was the first to tap out, lasting just over a minute before surrendering to the cold.
The Rise of Ice Baths
The Drive 959 team’s chilly challenge comes at a time when ice baths, or cold-water immersion, are enjoying a surge in popularity.
Once a practice reserved for elite athletes, they’ve become a wellness trend embraced by everyone from celebrities to fitness enthusiasts. The renewed interest is largely due to the many reported benefits.
Proponents of cold-water therapy claim it can help with a variety of things, including:
- Muscle recovery: The cold temperature helps reduce inflammation and soreness after intense exercise, which can speed up recovery time.
- Improved circulation: Cold exposure causes blood vessels to constrict and then rapidly dilate once you’re out of the water, which can improve blood flow.
- Boosted mood: The shock of the cold can trigger a release of endorphins and other “feel-good” hormones, providing a natural mood lift and a sense of alertness.
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