I'm on my 2nd year of cold water swimming myself and yes a lot resonated with me but the information was, in comparison with stuff I'd already researched and learnt. I was expecting more quantitative facts rather than 'probablys' or 'possiblys' from a Dr. Also, while there is a bibliography at the end of the book, there are no clear citations linked to each claim made throughout the book. It's always vaguely expressed as in: "a study" or "a cohort test", "studies" etc. without any clear specification. That came as a surprise considering that the author has a Ph.D. A beautifully crafted book… as someone who started cold water swimming this year, it was a ‘must buy’ when I saw it in the bookshop The book is filled with beautiful colored photos of what she describes as people around the world doing cold water swimming. Yeah, it was limited to the cold sections of Europe… Russia, England, Nordic Countries, Germany, the Baltics and Croatia. No photos from North or South America, Africa, or Australia. She did talk about cold swimmers in China and Japan tho and had a few photos.. Hopefully she will talk more about North America in her American edition. The book itself is very good but I found it offered few ‘new’ insights into the subject - there were many open questions and requests for further research.

Winter Swimming: The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier Life Winter Swimming: The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier

This is a great introductory book to winter swimming providing statistics and anecdotal evidence regarding the positive impact that winter swimming has had. The book is also aesthetically pleasing with beautiful photos scattered throughout it. An easy read to go through as I got through it in 2.5hrs. Now I don't profess to be an academic and I'm a slow reader BUT it wasn't as in depth as I'd hoped. 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 soul. Also, she had a section on swimming naked. I have to wonder if that will be nixed for American readers.

Loads of practical guidance, all the scientific studies . . . beautiful photos and illustrations” Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Winter Swimming: The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and… Winter Swimming: The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and…

However wasn't quite what I'd expected. Don't get me wrong the history of cold water swimming was enlightening and the information on saunas was informative for me. A blend of how, and why, and what . . . A beautiful celebration . . . Visual inspiration for anyone hovering on the edge” Sunday Independent This book depicts the benefits of cold water swimming/winter swimming in bite size science. Thoroughly enjoyed use of beautiful Nordic and international images. Winter swimming is fast becoming one of our most popular pastimes. This beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world shows how it can have a significant positive impact on our physical and mental health, confidence and well-being, providing such a boost to body and soul.The book is ok. As some people have stated it's repetitive, and it is. I agree with another reviewer (Andrew) on his assessment of the book. 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, and give us that winter glow. Great book for anyone looking to get into cold exposure and know the benefits and why everything happens as it is I just started winter swimming and wanted to know all the benefits. Also wanted to know how to stay safe when ice swimming. huvitava faktina sain teada, et külmaks loetakse vett 14C ja allapoole, mis minu tagasihoidliku hinnangu kohaselt... ei ole üldse veel eriti külm.