Three experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should bear in mind Marta Hill - Freelance contributor The Polar Bear Swim in ...

Everything you need to know before you partake in the polar bear imitation trend, courtesy of scientists and veteran winter swimming fans. For decades a small number of hardy souls have celebrated New ...

There is nothing worse than one of those first outdoor summer practices in May when the air has not touched 80 degrees yet. The pool sits there cold. Colder than cold. Jumping in feels like punishment ...

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 ...

It’s 8am and I’m standing at the edge of my local lake at Beckenham Place Park in London, the early morning sun just beginning to peek over the trees. A layer of mist is rising from the cold water and ...

Stepping into cold water activates ancient survival mechanisms that transform your body into a calorie-burning furnace for hours after you’ve toweled off. The metabolic boost from brief cold exposure ...

We dive into the pros and cons of cold plunging to see whether this popular wellness trend really is worth the chill. Cold plunging at the gym or having a chilly shower at home has become a popular ...