Category: Winter Swimming
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Justin Bieber’s Dangerous Swim in Cold, Cold Water
Justin Bieber recalled to Ellen a dangerous situation which involved a broken jet ski, broken boat, and resulted in him swimming to safety in freezing cold water. He also chatted about going on a road trip in a tour bus with his wife Hailey.
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Winter Swimming – Key Things You Need to Know About the Joys of Cold Water Swims
I decided to do a short guide to winter swimming while going for my morning swim in Ullswater. With over a decade of winter swimming behind me, I’m a great believer in just going out and enjoying the experience in whatever way makes you happy. Short dip in wetsuit or longer swim in skins. As…
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Ice Swimming – Poland In
When the temperature drops, the interest in winter swimming rises. This sport is highly recommended – it boosts immunity and is good for health. However, ice swimmers have to take into account the newly introduced restrictions. Watch now to find out more!
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Winter Swimming – Live Q&A from Outdoor Swimmer magazine
Join winter swimmers Outdoor Swimmer editor Jonathan Cowie and contributing editor Ella Foote; Dr Heather Massey, senior lecturer in sport, exercise and health at the University of Portsmouth; Andrew Clarke of Better; and Gaby Hay of Swim England to discuss winter swimming and answer your all cold water swimming questions. For more information on winter…
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How to Stay Warm in Freezing Water
A 1½ year old video but still interesting … A fearless passer-by jumped into frigid waters to save two dogs fighting for their lives after they fell through the ice. Stripped to just his shorts and with his own golden retriever at his side, Timofey Yuriev cut a path through the ice on Irvington Reservoir,…
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How To Start Open Water Swimming – Tips For Beginners – Wardie Bay Beach
Disclaimer. Water is dangerous. It is not a joke. Never swim on your own; let others know about your plans. Our sessions are supervised by Leszek, triathlon coach and outdoor first aider.
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What its like to swim at the Brighton Baths
Our historic Sea Baths are the most sacred heart beat of the Brighton Baths Health Club. Home to our inspirational IceBergers, our sea baths have seen generations of swimmers every morning for the last 139 years performing their daily ritual swim. With 50m lap lanes, a 300m circuit, a dive-in platform and protective borders, our…
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Could cold water hold a clue to a dementia cure?
Cold water swimming may protect the brain from degenerative diseases like dementia, researchers from Cambridge University have discovered. In a world first, a “cold-shock” protein has been found in the blood of regular winter swimmers at London’s Parliament Hill Lido. The protein has been shown to slow the onset of dementia and even repair some…