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Cold water swimming affects women differently – what studies now show

For recovery after intense training and to promote health, ice baths have been trending for years. But do all people benefit ...
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Cold-water swimming has benefits for the brain as well as the body

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 ...

I’m a cold water swimmer – these are the best changing robes I’ve used

Whether you’re swimming at an outdoor lido, a lake or heading straight into the sea, these plush coat-windbreaker hybrids ...

Braving a cold-water swim? This best-selling changing robe is a non-negotiable

And with the nippy pastime becoming more popular than ever, a warm, weatherproof Dryrobe Changing Robe is solidifying itself ...

I visited the community pool, where you can try supervised cold-water swimming for just £3.50

Come winter, there’s nothing I love more than a chilly, supervised swim at Ponty Lido, the buzzing community hub everyone ...

I visited Welsh reservoir where you can swim and get lush breakfast with a view

After braving the icy water I love heading to the visitor centre for breakfast and coffee. The first-floor dining area is ...