Cold Water Swimming
Brave the chill with tales, tips, and techniques for embracing the exhilarating world of cold water swimming. We recommend beginners read this article on the benefits and risks of cold water swimming.
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No one’s impressed by your abuse of swimmers
Giles Coren and the Times have stooped too low in their search for eyeballs Initially, I was going to ignore…
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To avoid hypothermia, do sweat the small stuff
Even short winter dips need planning and preparation I once watched a swimmer taking part in a long-distance cold water…
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Myth busting: you only get the benefits of cold water without a wetsuit
If you go for a winter dip wearing a wetsuit, will you be getting the same benefits as those swimming…
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Risk, benefit and perception in cold water swimming
Science can't give us a formula for how long to stay in cold water but it can guide our thinking…
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All you need to know about cold water swimming
Should you wear knickers? What is after-drop? Contributing editor and ice swimmer Jonathan Cowie answers the questions you never knew…
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Listen to endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh on a new podcast
Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans, Lewis Pugh talks about his role as an advocate for the ocean,…
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The Iceman: Wim Hof
Wim Hof has developed a method that promises to give you more energy, less stress and a stronger immune system.…
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How to embrace the changing seasons
The cold and darkness of autumn and winter can get you down if you let it. If you find yourself…
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Beyond Swim launches new Cold Water Swimming Guidance
With the cold water season approaching, Beyond Swim have launched their Cold Water Swimming Guidance so that their accredited venues…
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5 things you need for cold water swimming
When it comes to cold water swimming, the devil is in the detail. Having the right kit and accessories for…
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After-drop is real (and how to deal with it)
Simon Griffiths discusses the realities of “after-drop” and how swimmers can manage it. If you have spent any time hanging…
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3 reasons why you should keep swimming through winter – and how to do it
When autumn and winter are around the corner and outside water temperatures are creeping downwards, the local pool’s balmy water…
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Winter swimming Q&A with cold water expert Dr Mark Harper
In the second in our new series of Outdoor Swimmer patron events, Dr Mark Harper tells us how his work…
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Cold water swimming: a guide to temperature
Do you like your water 'balmy' and 'alright (once you get used to it)' or 'effing cold'? Read on for…
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Why winter swimming is not as dangerous as you might think
We are repeatedly told how dangerous it is to swim in cold water but the risks are mostly under our…
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Even melons get “after-drop”
Even melons get “after-drop” and this proves that it’s not caused by cold blood returning to your core. When you…
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Seasons of change: from sea swims to cold water dips
Nora Clarke heralds the start of the ‘dipping season’ in Norway with this moving tribute to cold water swimming, and…
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Anatomy of a winter swim
Winter swimming has the capacity to absorb an enormous amount of time for very little actual swimming. However, that’s not…
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What does hypothermia look like?
We spoke to the experts to prepare this best-practice guide to spotting hypothermia and rewarming cold swimmers when swimming in…
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‘I want to swim an ice mile, how do I train for it?’
What is an ice mile? An ice mile is a one-mile swim under International Ice Swimming Association rules in water…
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Should you accessorise for cold water swimming?
Is it better to use gloves and socks for comfort in cold water, or toughen up and deal with it?
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8 things to consider before swimming in cold water
Co-founders of SwimQuest Swimming Holidays, John Coningham-Rolls and Alice Todd share some important tips for what to consider before a…
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Understanding the dangers of cold water shock
Our editorial assistant and rookie cold water swimmer experiences cold water shock for the first time If you have ever…
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How to acclimatise yourself to cooler water
Before we had swimming pools, everyone one swam outside. After generations of plodding up and down between lane ropes we’ve…
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Open water safety tips from the RNLI
We speak to Samantha Hughes, National Water Safety Partner for the RNLI, for advice on how to stay safe in…