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6 Advantages of Swimming in Cold Water

Swimming in a lake, pool or pond when it is at its coldest is known as cold water swimming. Usually people practice it in winter. Luckily, there are places where you can do it all year round. Fans of this activity arrange competitions.

3. Cold water swimming enhances our circulation
Swimming in cold water helps your blood to flow through the capillaries, arteries and veins much faster. It pushes blood to the surface and forces the cold downwards. This is how cold water swimming warms our extremities. Over time, people get used to the cold, which is a positive thing – they are more resistant to infections and colds in the harsh wintertime.

4. Cold water swimming boosts our immune system
You might have noticed an interesting phenomenon – people who practice cold water swimming seldom get sick. It has been thoroughly studied. Scientists concluded that cold water increases the white blood cell count – this is how the body reacts to changing conditions and mobilizes its defenses.

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