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    Winter swimming can provide psychological benefits like a sense of mastery over the cold water as well as physical benefits like improved circulation and immune system. However, it is important to consider individual health risks, as those with cardiovascular disease or seizures should avoid extreme cold water swimming. Proper safety precautions like never swimming alone and slowly entering the water are also recommended.

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    Winter swimming can provide psychological benefits like a sense of mastery over the cold water as well as physical benefits like improved circulation and immune system. However, it is important to consider individual health risks, as those with cardiovascular disease or seizures should avoid extreme cold water swimming. Proper safety precautions like never swimming alone and slowly entering the water are also recommended.

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    Winter swimming can provide psychological benefits like a sense of mastery over the cold water as well as physical benefits like improved circulation and immune system. However, it is important to consider individual health risks, as those with cardiovascular disease or seizures should avoid extreme cold water swimming. Proper safety precautions like never swimming alone and slowly entering the water are also recommended.

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    Winter swimming can provide psychological benefits like a sense of mastery over the cold water as well as physical benefits like improved circulation and immune system. However, it is important to consider individual health risks, as those with cardiovascular disease or seizures should avoid extreme cold water swimming. Proper safety precautions like never swimming alone and slowly entering the water are also recommended.

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    Winter swimming

    An obvious factor when you throw


    yourself into ice-cold water in winter is
    a feeling of mastery.
    The feeling of mastering something
    can in turn help increase your quality
    of life. A better quality of life can
    certainly help prevent and possibly
    treat depression.
    The shock experience from the cold
    water may also affect hormones that
    are important for our mental well-
    being.
    “The psychological aspect of winter
    swimming is definitely interesting,”
    says Løchen.
    The most important advice from the Tromsø researcher however, is that people with untreated
    cardiovascular disease should stay away from winter swimming.
    If you have epileptic seizures or a tendency to faint, you shouldn’t attempt polar swims,
    either.
    Løchen adds that some drugs, like beta-blockers, can make cold water swimming quite
    uncomfortable and cause so-called “dead fingers.”
    “And never swim alone in ice-cold water,” she warns.

    Benefits of winter swimming


    • It boosts your immune system.
    • It improves your circulation.
    • It burns calories.
    • It reduces stress.
    • It is a great way of socialising and making new friends.

    Questions:
    Pretend that you practice winter swimming and try to answer the following
    questions:
    What does it feel like when you swim in cold water?
    If water has 0 degrees of Celsius, how long can I stay there?
    What is the best way to enter the water - slowly or just jump in?
    What is the best way to warm up afterwards?
    Do I need booties, gloves and hat?
    What are some positives of winter swimming?
    Are there some risks connected to winter swimming?
    Watch this video and answer the questions:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEDmZlVCCzc
    What is the girl talking about?

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