How To Swim In Cold Water | Essential Cold Water Swimming Tips
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- Open Water Swimming has become a popular activity this year, with the many health benefits it can bring. Heather speaks to an expert, Dr. Heather Massey, to get the science behind our body’s reaction and how we can best prepare so we can enjoy that elation you feel after a cold water swim.
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This year has seen a dramatic increase in open water swimming and it looks set to continue as we head into winter. The water temperature is going to significantly drop, so if you are serious about continuing on through and swimming in cold water there are some important things you need to consider.
Heather speaks to an expert, Dr Heather Massey, to get the science behind our body’s reaction and how we can best prepare so we can enjoy that elation you feel after a cold water swim.
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Who loves the cold water? 🥶
Good question. I can't fathom why anybody would.
I am FLORIDA'S TOUGHEST SWIMMER I swim all year AROUND. PLEASE check my Channel out
why do not talk about ISL, ?
@@MK-je7kz Who loves being miserably cold whilst doing strenuous exercise? haha
Is 70° F considered cold?
Cold water builds character and helps the immunity system💪...
Fair enough, but I guarantee you warm boots hats and gloves are the way to go for swimming , try the three fingered mitten g1 7mm water proof, build up your character by learning to take these mothers on or off, at home a few times before you go near the beach, . they cost 80 bucks,but were talking staying in for about an hour in 7 degrees. 7 mm neoprene sock, available on aliexpress and 2 hats of 3mm mm each. orca are good and wont blow off when the waves wallop into you. its good to have a few different strokes, back stroke is good for getting through a bit of wave also. good luck and if you mix your strokes but like the crawl. save the free style till last and always leave a bit in reserve. and you wont need to listen to these owl ones prattle on.
slinx 5mm on aliexpress for about 120 bucks and if your not comfy decathalon do a 2mm vest now for 20, this slinx has great movement on shoulders is a good all rounder for britain and has zips on arm and legs. still use hat boots and gloves .
@@petermaguire3948 okay mister professor
Then why do the navy seals swim in ice u guys lie a lot
@@luffykillua2199comparing yourself with a navy seal? 😂😂😂
Once again brilliant video. Thank you. Makes me want jump into the nearest lake and experience the euphoria. Greetings from NYC.
Lakes in NYC where mate lol
I had to pass three diving tests in a lake in November in order to get my diving license. Everybody thought that the three of us were special forces.
The cold shock response and getting used to it, I can fully relate.
However, my own personal cold shock response is that breathing actually gets blocked, especially with water touching the face (cheek bone area). Also, measuring heart rate, it immediately drops like a stone, then slowly gets back up.
ONB
I am a swimmer with ~20 years of swimming experience in the pools, started 4 months ago to practice the Wim Hoff Method, last weeks ago wanted to raise the bar so I started swimming in the ocean (~15ºC) without wet suit, if felt great because I am already adapted to the cold because of the practice of Wim Hoff method, I plan to continue because the effects in the next days are like taking a vacation, is like recharging the batteries.
I was on vacation recently+went into the 15° ocean in just my swimsuit. Got that cold water shock response but I'm a strong swimmer who practices yoga so I thoroughly enjoyed all of it.
I'm a fan of whim Hoff too, and now having experienced it for myself I'm kind of in love. There's something really calming about only focusing on your breath and relaxation. In the ocean you can't fight the waves, you can't fight the temperature, you have to submit and let go. Very beautiful experience.
'The Claw' is my early warning radar... You've had your fun, time to get back to shore dude!! 😎
I live in the prairies of Canada and blessed to live on a lake. Currently the water is a little hard until April. I do swim in the cold water spring to fall and rather enjoy it. So far only a wet suit but will up my game this spring to booties and gloves. Guess these old bones getting sensitive to the cold. For safety my wife follows with a pontoon boat to scoop me out of water if need be. I think she loves me cause she hasn't run me over yet. Good info in the video. Love it.
Stephan, well done on two fronts, swimming in cold water and having a support crew. For me, my last swim was 10 Oct 2020, Meech Lake in Gatineau Park as I live in Ottawa. Not sure of the water temperature but it was falling quickly, I have difficulty with my hands and feet in the winter as I am always cold, bought a pair of neoprene booties/gloves, boy what a difference. I could have swam for a few more weeks but it was the end of my training season, time to rest. My spouse loves to paddle board and she was right there beside me as my support crew. Take care, stay safe. Gilles from Ottawa, PS: two additional tips from Lucy Charles, warm water from a thermos poured into the front/back of your wetsuit just before entering + putting your face only in the water a few times to get over the initial shock, 2-3 minutes after the initial start and swimming is fine.
Pretty cool vid. Thank you for your efforts. Just did my first cold water swim in a lake. It was an amazing feeling.
Cold water can't be that great if people have to keep on selling the idea to us lol. Most cultures that enjoy cold water also enjoy saunas. Just being devils advocate. I'm too weak to swim sub 16'c.
Exactly the video and explanation I was wanting to resolve my open water swimming problems in cold water!! Thanks GTN
Hi guys.
Great video but expected a little more info on how to best prepare for a cold water triathlon!
I have my first triathlon on Monday, 21/12/20 - swimming in the North Sea, currently 7c water temp. Going to do oly distance! I’ll update on how the body responds following the swim and onto the cold north east roads on the bike!
You didn't update
Lmao yes he didn't
we want update
Really valuable information, appreciate the safety tips and all the guidance!
Hello GTN I am an ex NCAA swimmer. I overlooked swimming leg of a 70.3 last month. I had all the struggles you mention during the race. I should have gotten out of the water I was in danger. My pride didn’t let me “go out on the swim”. I was wondering if you can go more into detail about training and preparing for a cold swim before a cold race. And what to do on race day if you haven’t prepared for that specific temperature. Or What to do if the water is colder or feels colder than expected.
Thanks Love you’re Channel
Wow, that was full of very interesting information - one of your best videos :) Thanks for that :)
We learnt a lot filming that vid too.
Would a faster stroke rate to heat your core benifite you in Cold water?
Also after the swim, would light excerise also help you in getting warm again?
Thanks for your sharing
Excellent video!!
Confused by title vs content of video. Recall Jack Lalanne Bragg and older swimmers going with only bathing suits into Niagara falls in winter. Jack lived to 96 and passed away while in the Gym, after 6 days of pneumonia. Is there a video explaining how even weaker ones like Jack at 14 was, can build up body to thrive in cold water swimming?
Concerned this video can destroy mindset needed to wisely and safely build resilience
I live in Tenerife but even so is the middle of the Atlantic ocean. You can feel the cold in your face from January to March. I am not complaining though. Its much much colder up north!. Great video!!! As always!!
Oh we are envious, and you have sunshine to warm up once you're done!
Similar delay of cold shock and staying fold after getting out of the water happens to me when i cycle in sub zero temps.
Went for my first-ever December swim a few days ago in a fjord, it was amazing.
great video! :)
The pain sensation in my hands when swimming in cold water dissappeared when I stopped eating carbohydrates and started eating the Carnivore Diet... In fact many things dissappeared.
Anyone spoke toWimhoff ????
Who is that?
@@No1Adventures wow you don’t know who Wimhoff is???? Just google or TH-cam him
Great info GTN plus Everyday Athlete with Rachel Andrews is a good channel for cold water swim advice.
I've recently started swimming with a group that has been doing open water swims in the ocean since the summer. I wear a wetsuit, thermal base layer, gloves, boots, and a neoprene cap, and don't really feel the cold water except on my face and neck. I had been thinking it wasn't really affecting me, but I was finding myself out of breath just after a few strokes and not wanting to put my face in the water just to be able to breathe easier. It has been really frustrating, but I now feel like this may be a combination of increased respiration from the shock response and restricted respiration from the extra layers on my torso. I know the panicked feeling of not being able to breathe comes from a buildup of CO2, so I'm more likely not breathing as effectively. I suppose practice will make perfect.
Would gentle excerise like jogging for 20 mns, pushups or squats help with heating up after cold swim?
Yes
I do a brisk 40 minute walk after. All warmed after 15 minutes.
I'm fine simply enduring the cold water. I'm interested in swimming for improving skill. What temp is the realistic minimum one can handle to swim for skill and not be too focused on the cold?
Depends on the person, I feel like around 12-13degrees for me is about the limit where you can swim without feeling cold except for the initial submersion, though i don't swim for more than 30minutes.
Your video is bomb ! Cold water is essentiel to my daily life now ! Merci for your beautiful video and amazing images ❤
🙌
What do you consider cold water here? Is is below 13, below 10 or even colder?
I’d like to know this too. I swim in the Atlantic all year without wetsuit and from summer (15-16C) to january (8-9 C) there’s a lot of difference in the way I swim and my body behaves in water!
Great info upstanding presentation
Cheers from NYC
In england, how low is temperatures she's talking about?
The lowest I’ve swum in is about 6 c.
Hi, I need to swimm because bad posture. I live at mediterain where is really warm at summer but I need to swimm right now. I wanted to invest on some wet suit for start. Whats is your suggestion?!
wet suit for colder temperatures only
Has anyone ever experienced cold water urticaria post cold swim?
Was this filmed at Bantham?
Parts are from our shoot there earlier this year, yes 🙂
@@gtn thought some were there and elsewhere. Hope you managed to have a nice warm meal at the sloop and get a walk or run in along the coastline
@@benanderson9551 If you want to see more of Bantham then check out our presenter challenge vid of swimmer v runner, all shot there.
Getting dizzy is a good sign of hypo.
Freezing water is no joke when you are not prepared and suddenly get thruster into it without warning. The cold is really shocking and your muscles will instantly lock up. Your heart races really hard and heart attack becomes a real possibility. Learned this the hardway when the ice under my snowmobile gave way while speeding across a frozen lake one warm winter day. Fortunately some ice fishermen saw me crash through the ice and yanked me out.
Is there any "proper" warmup suggested before going to the cols sea? I'm doing this for a few days now every day and just doing some push up or squats to quickly increase heart rate and get warmed up, but it doesn't seem enough, even though I'm still going to the water. Any suggestions of your own warm ups? :)
i go for a run beforehand. any cardio exercise is best to get your internal core temp pumped up. if you don't have time, then just jumping jacks and squats is good
@JalomMatia I've already figured out a quick warm up that works for me. And I've already managed to get in without any fear of cold :D As I'm getting into the sea every single day for more than a month now. But here I have another question - I used to go for a hot shower right after I come back home, but today somebody told me that it's wrong and that I should embrace that cold after going back home. Just stay until the body adapts and get back to its regular temperature. Gonna try it tomorrow - get back home, lie down on my mat and try to stay focused on the feeling. Man, I'm really excited about doing this, honestly...
@@MGradowskiTrip i think both is good. for me, if you have the time, warming up on your own feels better and probably makes the body and immune system stronger. but if i have to go to work or go out to meet people i need to warm up first from hot shower.
i have 4 days off now, so hope to take some cool swims these days
@@JalomMatia true, true. I see. Well, thank you for both answers. Let's go!
why wouldn't you just throw on a winter cycling kit and hop on the trainer for 20-30 minutes after? That way you not only get a brick workout but warm up much quicker.
Isn't swimming generally good for the heart? It's a rhetorical question. I'm swimming anyway, but safely.
thermal undervest makes a world of a difference. Most important piece of equipment in cold water imo
Probably should have watched this before I jumped in mid April
Great video, thanks for the scientific explanations 👌
Will try to go to the lake this we 😀
Thanks, this was exactly what I was looking for
Are any of the GTN presenters going to continue to swim outdoor this winter?
Then you probably have some wikings as ancestors... 😁
I am hoping to but atm everything close to us is closed and the rivers too dangerous.
Where is this place?
Given that reheating could take 4-5 hours, how would you recommend preparing for an extreme triathlon, such as the Swedeman, where you go straight from ~10 degree water to an 100+ mile bike?
Take a look at Wim Hoff method.
Excellent advice 👌
Inhale water and it could be your last in hale.
if water is not ice - it's not cold
Is a wetsuit necessary? could you brave the cold water without it? Obviously being mindful of safety etc.
If you look closely at 10:30, the wetsuited dude is rudely and unnecessarily cutting off a woman swimming in just costume: "Skins" we say.
yes. at ice swimming (water below 5°c) championships it isn't even allowed, everybody has to swim skins
I swim with bootees and gloves. That’s fine
Great to see Heather on this - Portsmouth uni are world leaders on this
She was great, so knowledgeable.
If you are competing in a triathlon or open water race, getting into the water a few minutes before the start, then getting out just before the start will reduce the cold water shock, and get your body into "cold water mode". This helps physically, but also gets you into a mental place where you are excited to start swimming and not anxious about the cold water.
5:28.... was that a jellyfish in sweet water?
it is ....saw it a bit further...
Yup, that was a shot from the Sea down in SW England.
It looks like a Compass Jellyfish.
@@ChrClausen :0
@@heatherfell_oly yeah ...I found out when I watched the rest of the vid. I was too quick with an reaction while watching. love the vids and getting some great tips from you all. this year would have been my debut year in tri's but cover-19 made it impossible. next year new chances....
I hate cold water swimming
This is getting out of hand! Now there are two of them!