There is a growing body of research on the physical benefits of going for a dip in chilly water, but now researchers are ...

Sasha Lauer loves wild swimming for the benefits it brings to her wellbeing but worries about the state of her local rivers. "We are pragmatic about it and are careful to keep our heads out of the ...

Members of a local winter swimming club braved almost -22°F air temperatures on Sunday (November 23) in Sakha, also known as Yakutia, one of world's coldest regions. Those who swim in the cold water ...

While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea, it's a pastime that's becoming hugely popular. In fact, part of the ritual of this slow living hobby often involves ...

Cold water immersion has gained popularity as a wellness practice, but what many enthusiasts overlook are the potential risks that accompany that invigorating shock to the system. From morning showers ...

For me, swimming is all about freedom and weightlessness,” says Ella Foote, editor of Outdoor Swimming Magazine, the world’s ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

Senses vary in their openness to language. If smells and tastes are hard to describe, the intimate somatosensory modalities may elude description altogether. A human body can sense its position and ...