Cold Water Swimming

Discover the history, benefits and joy of cold water swimming

Mention cold water swimming in conversation and you're likely to find a convert who will wax lyrical about how invigorating it is, how you must try it and find out for yourself, and how it clears their mind and makes them forget about everything else during the time they spend in the water, not to mention the warm and toasty feeling afterwards as you wrap up and sip a warming drink looking out over the water - whether it's in the London docks, Coney Island, a Swedish lake or the local lido.

Cold water swimming has enjoyed a huge resurgence thanks to the many health and wellbeing benefits it brings, and simply how good it makes people feel. From reducing stress and anxiety and being beneficial for the immune system, circulation and nervous system, to helping to ease menopause symptoms and giving a natural high - there are numerous reasons to go cold water swimming. This stunning book offers the why and the how to go cold water swimming, along with the fascinating history, traditions around the world, personal experiences and some of the everyday and out of this world places to try it.

Sections include:
The History 
Health Benefits & Beyond 
Getting Started 
The Joy of Lidos
Swim Wild
Seasonal Swimming