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Winter Swimming
- Author
- Susanna Søberg
- Narrator
- Lucy Paterson
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Publish Date
- 29 September 2022
- Run Time
- 5 hours 27 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Swimming, Swimming and diving
What to expect
A beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a factual, scientific account of why winter swimming gives such a boost to body and soulA beautiful exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a thorough account of why it provides such a boost to body and soul.
Whether in lake, lido, river or sea, we know the benefits of swimming outdoors and in nature - environmentally friendly and accessible, it can influence our happiness, our energy and our inner tranquility. WINTER SWIMMING takes this one step further, as contact with cold water all year round can also have a significant positive impact on our physical health, confidence and well-being.
Danish scientist Susanna Søberg leads us step by step into the icy water and explains the "cold-shock response", the massive endorphin rush as our body reacts and adapts. Not only do our circulation, heart, lungs and skin respond positively, but our immune system and metabolism too. Most specifically she explains how our "brown fat" is activated to benefit multiple health conditions.
WINTER SWIMMING is both a beautiful exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a thorough account of why it provides such a boost to body and soul.
Translated from the Danish by Elizabeth de Noma
(P) 2022 Quercus Editions Ltd
Critics Review
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Full of brilliant insights on the cold-shock response and its benefits for mood and the immune system, Winter Swimming is an inspiring book that will keep people working out all through the darkest months.
Stylist Christmas Gift Guide 2022
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It's all the encouragement you need to dip a toe in icy waters
Woman and Home
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Packed with stunning photography and musings on why it's so good for body and soul.
Red Magazine
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A paean to cold water swimming. A blend of how, and why, and what . . . A beautiful celebration of its appeal and benefits . . . Visual inspiration for anyone hovering on the edge
Sunday Independent
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Take an uplifting dip into Winter Swimming, which can help our energy and inner tranquillity
Stylist's "Ultra List"
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A perfect gift for those seeking the joy of wild swimming in the winter months
My Weekly
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Loads of practical guidance, all the scientific studies, it's got some beautiful photos and illustrations. It's really going to shine a light on just how many organs in the body are positively affected
Feel Better, Live More podcast
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Details
- Author
- Susanna Søberg
- Narrator
- Lucy Paterson
- Duration
- 5 hours 27 minutes
- Release Date
- 29 September 2022
- ISBN
- 9781529417494
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Genre
- Swimming, Swimming and diving
Synopsis
"It's all the encouragement you need to dip a toe in icy waters" Woman & HomeA beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a factual, scientific account of why winter swimming gives such a boost to body and soulA beautiful exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a thorough account of why it provides such a boost to body and soul.Whether in lake, lido, river or sea, we know the benefits of swimming outdoors and in nature - environmentally friendly and accessible, it can influence our happiness, our energy and our inner tranquility. WINTER SWIMMING takes this one step further, as contact with cold water all year round can also have a significant positive impact on our physical health, confidence and well-being.Danish scientist Susanna Søberg leads us step by step into the icy water and explains the "cold-shock response", the massive endorphin rush as our body reacts and adapts. Not only do our circulation, heart, lungs and skin respond positively, but our immune system and metabolism too. Most specifically she explains how our "brown fat" is activated to benefit multiple health conditions.WINTER SWIMMING is both a beautiful exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a thorough account of why it provides such a boost to body and soul. Translated from the Danish by Elizabeth de Noma(P) 2022 Quercus Editions Ltd
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