Chief Ice Officer

Chief Ice Officer® - The Most Advanced Cold Plunge Instructor Training & Certification

12/11/2025

❄️ Big congratulations to our newly certified Chief Ice Officer, Tanja Wolfsgruber! 🧊🎉

Tanja offers transformative leadership and team-building seminars for individuals, groups, and companies, and integrates ice bathing in her events. Every session includes breathwork and nature, with focus on mindset, emotional control, and resilience.

Tanja has a psychosocial approach which means she tailors her programs to individual needs, keeping the groups small (max 15 people) for maximum impact. 🌿💪

There are no boundaries when it comes to location — Tanja works wherever her clients are, in German or English, bringing her expertise to anyone ready to embrace challenges and grow stronger.

For more information, get in touch with Tanja: ✉️

We’re so proud to have you on board, Tanja! Here’s to helping people face life’s challenges with courage and clarity! ❄️✨

07/11/2025

We’re excited to share a personal experience from one of our participants who explored a breathing technique from our Chief Ice Officer program — designed to bring calm, focus, and safety during cold plunges:

"I first learned I.C.E. Breathing in the Breathwork Module and immediately wanted to try it. Even as an experienced cold plunger, I was surprised by how quickly it helped me find calm, focus, and strength. During ice baths, it prevented shallow, irregular breathing and made immersion smoother and more controlled.

A friend joined me to try it for the first time. She’s been cold plunging for years, jumping into the Alm Canal in Salzburg each winter, but has never used a structured technique. Due to her autism, she doesn’t feel cold the same way others do. Normally, she jumps in briefly, splashes, and gets out — never panicking or feeling pain.

She had also never held her breath intentionally and was a bit nervous. We practiced together, and she found the rhythm easy and calming. During the plunge, she said the breathing acted as a “steady anchor,” making the experience feel more mindful. A few days later, she even used it during stressful social situations and was amazed at how quickly it helped her regain composure, calm her nervous system, and stay focused.

This experience showed us that I.C.E. Breathing isn’t just for cold exposure — it’s simple, powerful, and effective in everyday stress. We’ve now added it to our personal toolkit for quick calm, focus, and inner strength."

29/10/2025

Planning to take the leap from cold plunges to ice swimming? 🧊❄️

We sat down with Austrian Ice Swimming World Champion Yasmine Pliessnig to get the inside scoop on ice swimming.

From the intense challenge of the Ice Mile – often called the “Mount Everest” of cold water swimming – to tips for beginners on safe distances, warming up, and avoiding hypothermia, Yasmine shares her expert insights.

If you're aiming for longer swims in open water, this interview covers everything from beginner progress to advanced techniques. 💦

Check out the full interview on our blog:
https://chieficeofficer.com/blog/everything-about-cold-water-swimming/
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27/10/2025

❄️ Double the Ice Power! ❄️

A huge congratulations to Simon Höneß and Nina Behringer for successfully completing the Chief Ice Officer Instructor Certification! 💪💧

This amazing couple brings double the cold, double the energy, and double the heart to their work. Both are passionate cold enthusiasts with backgrounds in personal coaching, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, mental resilience, and yoga. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

Together, they now offer cold plunge courses designed to boost energy, inner peace, and happiness in 55571 Odernheim am Glan. 🌊✨ Simon's and Nina's main focus right now is cold plunging for beginners — so newbies are very welcome!

We’re thrilled to see cold plunging turn into a true family business, spreading icy inspiration throughout the region. ❄️💙

👉 For more information, follow and contact Simon & Nina at .

Ice power – family power – double energy guaranteed! 🧊💥

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03/10/2025

❄️ October is here – and with it the official start of the Ice Bathing Season 2025/2026! 🧊💪

Our certified Chief Ice Officers are ready! In Canada, the US, Mexico, the UK, Irland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland... Ice barrels are being filled, safe and stunning natural spots are chosen, and people everywhere are being introduced to the power of the cold in a secure and motivating way.

👉 Whether it’s corporate workshops, wellness & wellbeing events, or trainings at gyms and spas – professional ice bath coaches are being booked more than ever. Why? Because more and more people are discovering the transformative effects of cold exposure.

The first step into the cold is always the hardest. That’s why having a skilled coach by your side makes all the difference – guiding you safely, scientifically, and with the right motivation.

26/09/2025

🌊❄️ "How long should I stay in the cold water?" This is one of the most frequent questions we get in our Chief Ice Officer program.

A quick dip of few seconds quite won’t cut it. To really unlock the benefits of cold exposure, you’ll want to aim for 2–5 minutes once you’ve built up tolerance. Think of it like a workout—consistency and gradual progress matter.

🧊 Russian doctors Latyshev & Bokshej even created a guideline: at 15°C water, a trained person can stay in 30× longer than a beginner! Cold tolerance improves with practice.

⚖️ Rule of thumb:
👉 Water temperature (°C) ≈ Time (minutes)
10°C = 10 minutes
5°C = 5 minutes
But remember—more isn’t always better. Beyond 5 minutes, the risks of hypothermia rise while the benefits level off.

🚨 Safety first: At 5°C, even experienced cold plungers should cap sessions at ~10 minutes. Always remember to listen to your body.

✨ Bottom line: Aim for 2–5 minutes, train gradually, and enjoy the powerful reset an ice bath can bring.

🔗 Read the full breakdown & safe time charts in our blog post:

https://chieficeofficer.com/blog/cold-plunge-duration/

25/09/2025

❄️ Cold Plunging & Cortisol ❄️

Cold plunges are more popular than ever – but they’re not just about toughness. The real key? Cortisol, your body’s main stress hormone. ⚡

👉 Rapid, shallow breathing = stress = more cortisol
👉 Chronic high cortisol = bloating, belly fat, thyroid issues, hormone imbalance
👉 Cold plunging + mindful breathing = lower cortisol, better balance, more resilience

Cold water trains your body to stay calm under pressure, regulate hormones, and reconnect with your breath. 🌊🫁

Read the full blog post here:
https://chieficeofficer.com/blog/breathing-cortisol-cold-plunge/

23/09/2025

🇨🇦✨ A big shout to all Canadians out there… ready for the ultimate Wild Reset?

From October 24–26, 2025, in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains – Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, our Chief Ice Officer Dawn Arashenko is hosting an epic retreat you don’t want to miss!

What you can expect:
❄️ River plunges & cold plunge tubs
🔥 Wood-burning sauna with mountain views
🧘‍♀️ Breathwork, yoga & meditation
💡 Info sessions packed with knowledge
🥗 Healthy, nourishing meals
🤝 Community, connection & crazy fun

Motto: Cold AF… but worth it!!! 💙

📩 Interested? Contact Dawn directly for details: wildresetcnp@gmail.com

✨ Don’t miss out on this chance to reset your body, mind & soul in the Canadian Rockies!

08/09/2025

🌊❄️ Cold plunging can be amazing for body & mind — increased circulation, resilience, mental clarity. But it isn’t risk-free: there are contraindications every cold plunge trainer should know.

👉 Have you heard of cold urticaria?

It’s an immune reaction to cold that can cause red, itchy hives, swelling (hands, face, lips), burning or stinging, and — rarely — throat swelling or trouble breathing. For someone with this condition, a plunge can become dangerous.

Recently, during a cold plunge course, a participant experienced cold urticaria for the first time — she didn’t know she had it. Luckily, the ice bath coach had completed the Chief Ice Officer instructor program and learned from our expert Lukas Leinweber, experienced paramedic and first-aid trainer, how to recognize the symptoms and respond correctly. Because of that training, our Chief Ice Officer spotted the symptoms immediately and managed the situation safely.

💙 Cold plunging can be life-changing — but safety always comes first. That’s why our instructor training covers safety, recognition of conditions like cold urticaria, and emergency response.

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Freiburg Im Breisgau
79115

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http://www.chieficeofficer.com/

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