The BBC's Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof sees a group of celebrities push themselves to the limit as they take on shivering temperatures. In the latest episode tonight (May 3), the celebs take on their most daunting and coldest challenge so far, in the form of the forbidding Ice Ladder.
Wim Hof has built up a strong cult following for both himself and his much-vaunted Wim Hof Method, for which he claims a range of health benefits. The method makes use of cold therapy, meditation and breathing techniques.
Although the full Wim Hof Method isn’t for everyone, the success of his TV show has left a lot of people wondering about the potential health benefits - and risks - of cold water swimming. But can it be done safely?
