Winter Swimming
- Author Susanna Søberg
- Narrator Lucy Paterson
- Publisher Quercus
- Run Time 5 hours and 27 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Sports and Active outdoor recreation, Swimming, Swimming and diving.
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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
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.
It’s all the encouragement you need to dip a toe in icy waters
Packed with stunning photography and musings on why it’s so good for body and soul.
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
Take an uplifting dip into Winter Swimming, which can help our energy and inner tranquillity
A perfect gift for those seeking the joy of wild swimming in the winter months
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
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