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Winter Swimming
- The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier Life
- Narrated by: Lucy Paterson
- Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
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Summary
A beautiful 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.
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 tranquillity. Winter Swimming takes this one step further, as contact with cold water all year round can also have a significant positive impact on our physical health, confidence and well-being.
Danish scientist Susanna Søberg leads us step by step into the icy water and explains the 'cold-shock response', the massive endorphin rush as our body reacts and adapts. Not only do our circulation, heart, lungs and skin respond positively, but our immune system and metabolism too. Most specifically she explains how our 'brown fat' is activated to benefit multiple health conditions.
Winter Swimming is both a beautiful 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.
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"Loads of practical guidance, all the scientific studies, it's got some beautiful photos and illustrations. It's really going to shine a light on just how many organs in the body are positively affected." (Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Feel Better, Live More podcast)
"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." (Stylist Christmas Gift Guide 2022)
"It's all the encouragement you need to dip a toe in icy waters." (Woman and Home)
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- LMN
- 27-02-23
Detailed and convincing.
Nicely presented and detailed. A lot of history but otherwise very sound analysis and practical advice.
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- Paul Nugent
- 07-01-23
This book is no ordinary piece of literature!
I enjoyed this(Audiobook) so much it brought me on a positively wonderful emotional journey of quality knowledge. From the start, through each paragraph and chapter, I was filled with excitement. Evidence that my new found love of sea swimming / cold water exposure is literally an enlightening experience!
Treat yourself to this pioneering piece of work and enjoy the proof of what has been known for generations but never documented with such definitive evidence through detailed studies.
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- Carol Cooney
- 14-07-23
Inspiring
I didn’t like the narrator but that’s just a personal view.
The book was sooo inspiring and full of invaluable information.
Thank you,
Much love,
Carol 🤗
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- S D.
- 28-01-23
Great book
This is the first book that specifically details - in layman’s terms - what happens to your body in cold water & sauna - why you feel amazing - why its all good and the best for keeping you positive and healthy - highly recommend 😀👍👍👍
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- Sara
- 15-06-23
Love it!
Great book full of science, read well and thoroughly entertaining in places. Really enjoyable, would highly recommend
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- Sarah A Lake
- 29-01-24
exciting
make you excited to get in the water and understand the heath an wellbeing of cold water
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- Skincare Expert
- 08-02-24
Great listen
I really enjoyed this book, lots of facts about the health benefits of cold water and sauna. Also sone useful tips for first time dips in cold water
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- Nick Fair
- 03-01-23
Superb book
Very informative; really enjoyed it. Would recommend it to anyone interested in cold water swimming.
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- Ari
- 09-11-23
Great book
Great insight on health benefits of deliberate cold and hot exposure supported by scientific research. However, narrator was incredibly annoying!
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- HardToPlease
- 17-02-23
Fabulous book About Cold & Heat Exposure
I was aware of the benefits of cold water exposure but this book provided a lot of interesting scientific proof. Also highlighted benefits of sauna heat exposure. Great book and must read/listen for anyone interested in health & longevity.
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