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

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Yeah, it was limited to the cold sections of Europe… Russia, England, Nordic Countries, Germany, the Baltics and Croatia.

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WINTER SWIMMING is both a beautifully illustrated 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. I was very reluctant but after reading this book my opinions have changed and I may well join in this hobby of swimming in colder water.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.

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

Overall, it was a nice read to breeze through as I learned more on winter swimming but would not recommend and was disappointed as I was expecting a more quantitative book coming from a PhD perspective.

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. It was a very interesting read as I have a friend who winter swims and had previously asked me to join her. 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. ja natuke liiga palju oli siin juttu saunast, mis, jah, mingites kultuurides käib külmaveesuplusega käsikäes, aga autori enda sõnul tema kodumaal Taanis tegelikult mitte, alles viimase aja mood. This was a thesis in a book, a lot of repeating the statements (up to 8 times) and I did enjoy the knowledge I gained from it.

Winter Swimming by Susanna Søberg | Hachette UK Winter Swimming by Susanna Søberg | Hachette UK

The guidance and approach to winter swimming didn't match my experience but it was an interesting insight into how people around the world enjoy cold water. I've been reading all about the benefits of cold plunging for over a year now, and now reading this book about this ancient practice, I am convinced it has much value. A beautifully illustrated 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.

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.