Why Swim in Winter?

Why Swim in Winter?

With winter closing in, a considerable lot of us stop swimming because we erroneously accept the old wive's tale that we will come down with a bug or influenza in the event that we go swimming in the pool or cold ocean water during the winter.

Science has exceeded this legend and has demonstrated that winter swimming rewards you with a head surge, alleviates stress, wraps you with internal warmth, fabricates body resistance and averts pressure.

What are the health benefits of swimming in winter?

1. Build resistance to cold

 

When swimming in cold water, you build resistance to cold temperatures. The more you're exposed to the cold, the more comfortable you'll be in winter.

2. Boost Immune System

Plunging yourself in cold water each day is a good practice for your immune system, be it splashing cold water on your face in the morning or taking a quick swim. It trains the body to respond to the extreme temperature change. After some time, our immune system improves. Research demonstrates that swimming increases white blood cell count.

3. Increases blood circulation

 

Swimming in cold water increases blood circulation. Because the skin cools faster, you start breathing faster and your heart rate quickens. When you adjust to the cold water, blood flow improves, especially to your extremities. This strengthens your heart and muscles throughout your body.

4. Increases libido

One old spouse's story is that chilly water stifles sexual desire - however, the fact of the matter is the inverse. Plunge yourself in cold water and it will support the creation of estrogen and testosterone. Regular swimming increases libido and encourages fertility.

We at Stone Sports prescribe you to proceed with your swimming in winter and furthermore energize your kids to get fitter, build up an invulnerable immune system and polish their swimming skills.

For your children, you may pick an indoor, heated pool. In the cases, you or your tyke is utilizing the indoor pool ensure you or the youngster is completely secured before leaving the inside. Particularly spread your head as the vast majority of the warmth is lost through the top.

 

If you're open-air winter swimming in the ocean, you should follow these tips:

When getting in the water, don't dive right in. Instead, first submerge your knees, wait, then slowly go into the water. Before swimming, give your heart some time to acclimate, then take the plunge.

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Note - Individuals with heart problems, chronic blood pressure, and anybody with asthma, if it's convenient, should abstain from swimming in winter.

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