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Gonna use my knowledge for good in this one. I want to help people be their best physically and mentally and encourage others to add their thoughts.....

Cold water stimulus
Going to start my first tip with my morning ritual. I get asked all the time by prospective SEALS if they should take cold showers before BUDS to "get used to it". My answer is always "better to kick yourself in the nuts" if you want to prepare for BUDS.....BUT......We did take cold showers religiously in the Teams for health purposes. Ice baths are better for adjusting purposes but ain't no ice bath in Afghanistan. There is however plenty of cold water so showers are harsher but easier. The benefits of this are numerous. It stimulates the brain, gets your blood flowing through the body and positively affects the CNS. If you are male your partner with thank you at bedtime I promise as cold water stimulus cleans the pipes! Try a cold water shower to start your day and I 100% promise you will have a better day.

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Train slowly and build up. Don't have to go full cold first day. Get it colder and longer every day until you find your sweet spot
 
I started CrossFit in March of last year. Went 4 or so times a week and really leaned out even though I’ve slacked off in the last 4-5 weeks after a bout with the flu. It’s been a really good thing for me both mentally and physically.
 
Jimmy Hypocracy said:
I started CrossFit in March of last year. Went 4 or so times a week and really leaned out even though I’ve slacked off in the last 4-5 weeks after a bout with the flu. It’s been a really good thing for me both mentally and physically.
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Crossfit type workouts are all I do anymore. All we had in the desert was tires, sandbags, cmu blocks and chinup bars for the most part. We had to learn to use our bodies as the equipment and it really is the best form of exercise if you do it properly. Check out The Murph that was a crossfit challenge inspired by Michael Murphy. This is what we did while deployed
 
Sandbar said:
Crossfit type workouts are all I do anymore. All we had in the desert was tires, sandbags, cmu blocks and chinup bars for the most part. We had to learn to use our bodies as the equipment and it really is the best form of exercise if you do it properly. Check out The Murph that was a crossfit challenge inspired by Michael Murphy. This is what we did while deployed
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Yeah I like it. Also they incorporate weight/strength training with the rest of it. I like row machine workouts. I did the murph last year. Took me over an hour but I finished. Looking to improve my time this year substantially. I like the accountability aspect of CrossFit.
 
Jimmy Hypocracy said:
Yeah I like it. Also they incorporate weight/strength training with the rest of it. I like row machine workouts. I did the murph last year. Took me over an hour but I finished. Looking to improve my time this year substantially. I like the accountability aspect of CrossFit.
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Accountability! That's the perfect word for it. This is the way our early ancestors built their bodies. By natural movements. I have a barn gym where I run some BJJ and self defense workouts for a few local friends and I incorporate the same philosophy of natural movement when I train those guys. Do what your body was designed to do!
 
Is this dumb or could this work in America

The Universal Basic Healthcare (UBH) Compact
1. Core Principles
- No American should go bankrupt, die, or suffer due to lack of basic medical care.
- No mandates. No loss of freedom.
- Big businesses who benefit from a healthy workforce should help fund that system.
- Private insurance remains for elective and upgraded care.
2. What’s Covered (UBH Tier)
Universal Basic Healthcare provides foundational coverage to all U.S. citizens and legal residents:
- Primary care & annual physicals
- Urgent care & emergency room access
- Hospitalization (non-elective)
- Chronic illness management
- Basic mental health support
- Basic prescription drugs
- Maternal care & childbirth services
- Pediatric care
- Vaccinations & preventive screenings
3. What’s Not Covered (Private/Optional Tier)
Private insurance remains active and competitive for:
- Elective surgeries (e.g., cosmetic, LASIK)
- Enhanced hospital experiences (private rooms, concierge care)
- Experimental treatments, brand-name drug preferences
- Advanced dental/vision/fertility services
- Faster access or out-of-network upgrades
4. How It’s Paid For
Corporate Responsibility:
- U.S. companies making over $10 billion/year in post-tax profit pay into the UBH Trust Fund (5–7% tiered
contribution).
Public Funding Realignment:
- Redirect and consolidate Medicare/Medicaid, ACA subsidies, VA & federal health waste.
Voluntary Payroll Contribution:
- Optional payroll tax (1–2%) for small and mid-sized businesses.
- Waived for individuals under poverty line or gig workers.
5. Your Freedoms Stay Intact
- Choose your doctor
- Keep private insurance if you want
- No penalties for opting out of private plans
- No government control over elective care
- No new mandates on small business
6. Economic & Moral Wins
- Protects workers, families, and children
- Reduces ER misuse and delayed care costs
- Ends most medical bankruptcies
- Keeps the free market alive
- Doesn’t burden working Americans or small business
- Makes healthcare predictable, fair, and functional


Summary: A Fair, American Healthcare Solution
"We cover the basics for everyone. You’re free to choose the rest."
 
Tagat said:
Is this dumb or could this work in America

The Universal Basic Healthcare (UBH) Compact
1. Core Principles
- No American should go bankrupt, die, or suffer due to lack of basic medical care.
- No mandates. No loss of freedom.
- Big businesses who benefit from a healthy workforce should help fund that system.
- Private insurance remains for elective and upgraded care.
2. What’s Covered (UBH Tier)
Universal Basic Healthcare provides foundational coverage to all U.S. citizens and legal residents:
- Primary care & annual physicals
- Urgent care & emergency room access
- Hospitalization (non-elective)
- Chronic illness management
- Basic mental health support
- Basic prescription drugs
- Maternal care & childbirth services
- Pediatric care
- Vaccinations & preventive screenings
3. What’s Not Covered (Private/Optional Tier)
Private insurance remains active and competitive for:
- Elective surgeries (e.g., cosmetic, LASIK)
- Enhanced hospital experiences (private rooms, concierge care)
- Experimental treatments, brand-name drug preferences
- Advanced dental/vision/fertility services
- Faster access or out-of-network upgrades
4. How It’s Paid For
Corporate Responsibility:
- U.S. companies making over $10 billion/year in post-tax profit pay into the UBH Trust Fund (5–7% tiered
contribution).
Public Funding Realignment:
- Redirect and consolidate Medicare/Medicaid, ACA subsidies, VA & federal health waste.
Voluntary Payroll Contribution:
- Optional payroll tax (1–2%) for small and mid-sized businesses.
- Waived for individuals under poverty line or gig workers.
5. Your Freedoms Stay Intact
- Choose your doctor
- Keep private insurance if you want
- No penalties for opting out of private plans
- No government control over elective care
- No new mandates on small business
6. Economic & Moral Wins
- Protects workers, families, and children
- Reduces ER misuse and delayed care costs
- Ends most medical bankruptcies
- Keeps the free market alive
- Doesn’t burden working Americans or small business
- Makes healthcare predictable, fair, and functional


Summary: A Fair, American Healthcare Solution
"We cover the basics for everyone. You’re free to choose the rest."
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Nope, never will happen. Just another program that takes from the rich and gives to the poor. We already have a government program that was created for this purpose ..... it's called Medicaid. Think about it ..... only difference is .... it is not available to those of us who work and have insurance. We are just the ones who pay for it...... Make that make sense.
 
I can vouch for ice baths / polar plunges. One would think they would be miserable experiences, but, after that initial split second cold shock you literally feel nothing. Even a brief submersion of 15-20 seconds in 0C water will give you an hours long adrenaline/endorphine rush that makes you feel like a kid again.
 
cyclogent said:
I can vouch for ice baths / polar plunges. One would think they would be miserable experiences, but, after that initial split second cold shock you literally feel nothing. Even a brief submersion of 15-20 seconds in 0C water will give you an hours long adrenaline/endorphine rush that makes you feel like a kid again.
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I'm too much of a weenie.
 
Cad Wedge NC said:
Nope, never will happen. Just another program that takes from the rich and gives to the poor. We already have a government program that was created for this purpose ..... it's called Medicaid. Think about it ..... only difference is .... it is not available to those of us who work and have insurance. We are just the ones who pay for it...... Make that make sense.
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In the end practicality and numbers will make it so a public insurance program is the only feasible way for the majority of working age people to access healthcare. Having such an expansive private insurance industry for healthcare is a dead end. Everyone knows it's coming except for those that hold hyper-partisan views.

"Medicare for all" is the way forward. The wealthy can still have their concierge services and the rest of us can use public insurance. Note this is NOT government run healthcare. That is NOT what we need. Simply issue everyone a public health insurance card at birth and be done with it. The average person will see their take home pay increase even with the additional tax. It would not add up to the cost of employer-provided insurance unless you in the 0.1% where the employer pays the entire cost. Subsidizing health insurance is the primary reason American businesses are less competitive internationally. The numbers were ran ~15 years ago and have only gotten better since. We owe it to our kids and future generations to get this over and done with as soon as possible.
 
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