About the cold shower timer
Build cold exposure tolerance gradually. Start with 30 seconds and increase slowly. Benefits include improved circulation, immune boost, increased alertness, and stress resilience. End hot showers with cold for best adaptation. Breathe deeply and stay relaxed.
Recommended times
| Beginner (30s) | 30 seconds |
|---|---|
| Intermediate | 1 minute |
| Advanced | 2 minutes |
| Wim Hof | 3 minutes |
How to use the cold shower timer
- Choose a preset, or tap Edit time to type any hours, minutes and seconds.
- Press Start Timer (or the space bar). The finish time appears under the digits.
- Press Full screen to fill the screen — handy for classrooms, meetings and kitchens.
- When it reaches zero an alarm plays until you press Stop Alarm.
Keyboard shortcuts
- Space start / pause
- R reset
- F full screen
- M mute
Frequently asked questions
What presets does the cold shower timer have?
Beginner (30s) (30 seconds), Intermediate (1 minute), Advanced (2 minutes), Wim Hof (3 minutes). Tap Edit time to set any other length.
Is it free, and do I need an app?
It is completely free with no sign-up or download. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.