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“Cold Exposure Course / Magnus Appelberg (I, my, we, us, our)”




We Want You To Be Safe


Although we would love to give everybody one-on-one breathing and cold exposure tuition, it simply isn’t practical. Instead, we have created an online program that aims to help the general public access affordable education and simple breathing exercises and cold exposure training. By signing up to the Cold Exposure course you are consenting to our terms and conditions and agree to our medical disclaimer.


Seek Professional Advice


Before participating in any advice or exercise program or using any advice or fitness products or services that may be described and/or made accessible in or through our website and/or our online courses, we strongly recommend that you consult with a physician or other healthcare provider.


What To Expect


While breathing is a natural habit, we know that changing long-term breathing patterns and including it with cold water may bring on uncomfortable symptoms. Breathing retraining and cold water or cold temperatures in general influence your body’s autonomic nervous system. Sometimes you can experience symptoms that feel uncomfortable or unsettling, especially in the beginning of your cold adaptation period. Symptoms may include breathlessness, anxiety, feeling cold and uncomfortable, and “air hunger”. The techniques taught in the courses are designed to reduce these symptoms but it will take time. In some cases, you may require extra support from a therapist to help ease symptoms.


Medical Conditions


If you have any of the following symptoms, we recommended completing any Cold Exposure or Breathing courses under the guidance of your doctor or breathing physiotherapist.


  • Heart condition
  • Unstable asthma
  • COPD
  • Diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Pregnancy
  • Blood pressure conditions
  • Anxiety or any other mental health condition
  • Current or recovering respiratory illnesses such as the common flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, etc.
  • Current viral or bacterial infections that could in any way compromise your immune system 


If you are currently undergoing any medical interventions, we recommend you seek medical clearance before commencing the course. When practised correctly, the breathing techniques taught by us will help reduce symptoms of some medical treatments as well as aid post-operative recovery. It is, however, important to consult with your medical professional before starting.


Reactions that can occur


  • Crying as tension or built-up stress is released
  • Laughter
  • Calmness
  • An increase in anxiety as the body adjusts to calm or is unable to find a relaxed breathing pattern
  • Air hunger due to a change in your body’s chemistry
  • Yawning may occur as your body adjusts to new CO2 levels
  • Body pains or aches when adapting to cold
  • Feeling cold, shivering, shallow breathing


Magnus Appelberg or the Cold Exposure course are not liable for any adverse reactions that occur from practising any techniques or exercises taught in the course.


Content


Our website (and all content on our website and social media platforms) and our online courses include information and instruction relating to wellness topics such as breathing, pilates, exercise and fitness, relationships and personal growth. You acknowledge and agree that the following warnings and disclaimers shall apply to all of our wellness content.


The Risks


While some of The Cold Exposure Course’s content may be based on medical research, Magnus Appelberg, his staff and the content providers are not rendering professional advice of any kind to you personally, including without limitation, medical, psychological, emotional, relationship or personal growth advice, counseling, therapy, treatment or coaching but are merely providing general education and information to you about wellness topics.


You acknowledge and agree that when participating in any breathing training, yoga, Pilates or exercise program there is the possibility of physical injury, emotional distress and/or death, and you assume the risk and responsibility for any such results.


Not A Substitute


Our wellness content is not meant to be a substitute for professional advice from your professional care provider and we make no warranties, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, or appropriateness for any purpose of any information or content contained in our wellness content. You are advised that health advice and other professional advice is often subject to updating and refining due to medical and other research and developments. We are committed to bringing you the most up to date information, however, we make no guarantee that the information herein is the most recent on any particular subject.


You should never disregard medical or other professional advice or delay seeking it because of a statement you have read and/or heard in our wellness content. Our wellness content should not be used in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals such as your doctor or registered physical therapist or other professional care provider.


Other Medical Conditions


If you know or suspect that you may be pregnant, have an eating disorder, have diabetes, or have any other physical, psychological, emotional or medical condition, it is imperative that you seek the advice of your doctor or other professional care provider prior to using our wellness content. If you experience any discomfort or pain during an activity in our wellness content, such as breathing training or exercise routine, you must immediately cease the activity and seek the assistance of a physician or other applicable professional care provider.