Wow great video !!! I just discovered cold open water swimming at age 56 . I'm soooo thankful for this explanation of what's going on!! My first time was this summer. Wading in to the ocean, I wasn't expecting the water to be THAT cold! I almost had to get out but I wanted to swim so bad i ignored the temp, composed myself and got all the way in. After swimming about a half mile, I noticed that I wasn't feeling cold, and i began feeling HIGH like, really REALLY high. Even though it was a clean, spiritual feeling, I was scared that if it continued I wouldn't make it back, so I came in. The next day I went again, thinking the high may have been a fluke, but it happened again and every time since; I LOVE it. I'm sooo grateful for your video to help people understand what's going on and how to stay safe!!! Grateful for this. There's so much good info here it merits watching several times!
People have been doing this for so many years, swearing they gain benefits. We do cryosaunas for injuries, footballers immerse their bodies in ice baths... How come there's so little literature on these benefits? Great video- thank you!!!
I a doctor myself, in Spain. I have been on antidepressants for 4 months as a result of the pandemia-vaccination crisis. Not an off-sick day throughout these years, I just kept my upper lip stiff and carried on with the pressure. I am now off those drugs, but my mood was not quite back to my usual self. I have taken up running and cold showers, and I feel much better. I sleep quality is improved. I am eager for the winter to set in in Spain and take short immersions in a lake near my home. I have taken October sea baths but the Cantabric water is still over 15 degrees celsius. I am not interested in long swims, just in staying in nature and share that experience with my husband.
I went through severe anxiety one year ago. I was also depressed since the pandemia atarted. Now I am running and taking up cold swiming. The difference is astonishing
Helpful suggestions and makes me feel more prepared for an open water swim I will be doing about a week from now. While the water where I’m headed will be cold to me, it won’t be as cold as what these swimmers enjoy! Thank you.
I ALWAYS bring with me an emergency blanket (on the car/backpack), no matter the weather. And a whistle into the water, even into calm known and protected waters
After my first ocean swim I was gratefull to hear a 5 year swimmer say how Wobbly he was after His first swim. These lovely people Care about You. I was a BASKET CASE. I was 73 years Young. Thats in Australia. warmer than U K.winters. Stay Young my friends. SWIM
I have been swiming many many years in cold water (14 - 16 C). The main thing for this practicing is get used to cold. It takes at least 3 days gradualy increasing time of stay in the beging of swing season after ice on the lakes melts. First time it is enough to stay in cold water for 1 minute. The next time after several hours cold shock will be lesser and you can stay for 4 minutes and try swim. The main thing keeping track how your head is reacting to cold. Is it acking? You have to avoid it by increasing time in cold water gradually. I am always listening my body responces and not making anything which makes me feel bad. Thats why better cold water swiming is autumn (not spring). It much more easy extend summer swiming into next season. Enjoy swiming!
Chris is running some intro to open water swimming sessions in April - nisciencefestival.com/e21488-an-introduction-to-open-water-swimming-with-chris-millar
I love the cold water, great video, and lots of love to you in the emotional dips. Thats why I do the cold baths, hikes, walks and well as much as I can because I deal with the doldrums tooo.....
The woman who described shaking and becoming dissociated was possibly experiencing an attempt by her body to move through a block of tonic immobility. The psychologist Peter Levine has written at length about this.
I consider myself an open water swimmer and I would never go in Puget Sound (10 C) without a wetsuit. I know a lot of people that do, and they swear by it. No gracias para mi. I think a distinction can be made between open water swimming and cold water swimming.
Contemplating this however as a diabetic on insulin aged 60 my feet often feel like blocks of ice anyway. Might purchase a 5mm steamer wetsuit to start (with gloves and boots)... Oh and why are they towing an inflated UXB around, surely if you got into difficulty you would be lifeless 6-9 underwater ...!
Good Video but just a few points. Breathing in Water is Aspiration not Inspiration as Stated. Cold Water Immersion and Swimming Therapy has been known about for decades or centuries. people swimming should be aware of the risks though. If people find a benefit to themselves, that is sufficient.
Wow great video !!! I just discovered cold open water swimming at age 56 . I'm soooo thankful for this explanation of what's going on!! My first time was this summer. Wading in to the ocean, I wasn't expecting the water to be THAT cold! I almost had to get out but I wanted to swim so bad i ignored the temp, composed myself and got all the way in. After swimming about a half mile, I noticed that I wasn't feeling cold, and i began feeling HIGH like, really REALLY high. Even though it was a clean, spiritual feeling, I was scared that if it continued I wouldn't make it back, so I came in. The next day I went again, thinking the high may have been a fluke, but it happened again and every time since; I LOVE it. I'm sooo grateful for your video to help people understand what's going on and how to stay safe!!! Grateful for this. There's so much good info here it merits watching several times!
People have been doing this for so many years, swearing they gain benefits. We do cryosaunas for injuries, footballers immerse their bodies in ice baths... How come there's so little literature on these benefits? Great video- thank you!!!
this contact with water with ourselves is an excellent way to combat stress, but above all it is invigorating
I’m having my first sea swim on Saturday morning to help combat my depression and anxiety and I can’t wait!
I don't usually comment on videos but I felt the urge to tell you this is an absoloutely fantasic video
I a doctor myself, in Spain.
I have been on antidepressants for 4 months as a result of the pandemia-vaccination crisis.
Not an off-sick day throughout these years, I just kept my upper lip stiff and carried on with the pressure.
I am now off those drugs, but my mood was not quite back to my usual self.
I have taken up running and cold showers, and I feel much better. I sleep quality is improved.
I am eager for the winter to set in in Spain and take short immersions in a lake near my home. I have taken October sea baths but the Cantabric water is still over 15 degrees celsius.
I am not interested in long swims, just in staying in nature and share that experience with my husband.
Stay strong doctor
Best open water swim advice on TH-cam.
I went through severe anxiety one year ago. I was also depressed since the pandemia atarted. Now I am running and taking up cold swiming. The difference is astonishing
Happy for you. God bless you!
Wild swimming 🏊♂️ is just amazing 🙏💚
Nice balanced commentary on the consistently invigorating activity of cold water swimming. I look forward to hearing more results of your research.
That was a really useful insight for beginners to this pastime. Thanks!
Fantastic and informative, thank you!
Helpful suggestions and makes me feel more prepared for an open water swim I will be doing about a week from now. While the water where I’m headed will be cold to me, it won’t be as cold as what these swimmers enjoy! Thank you.
I ALWAYS bring with me an emergency blanket (on the car/backpack), no matter the weather. And a whistle into the water, even into calm known and protected waters
Excellent video! Extremely informative, and helpful.
After my first ocean swim I was gratefull to hear a 5 year swimmer say how Wobbly he was after His first swim. These lovely people Care about You. I was a BASKET CASE. I was 73 years Young. Thats in Australia. warmer than U K.winters. Stay Young my friends. SWIM
Thank you for this informative video! It’s great to know what is happening exactly
Thank you.
I have been swiming many many years in cold water (14 - 16 C). The main thing for this practicing is get used to cold. It takes at least 3 days gradualy increasing time of stay in the beging of swing season after ice on the lakes melts. First time it is enough to stay in cold water for 1 minute. The next time after several hours cold shock will be lesser and you can stay for 4 minutes and try swim. The main thing keeping track how your head is reacting to cold. Is it acking? You have to avoid it by increasing time in cold water gradually. I am always listening my body responces and not making anything which makes me feel bad.
Thats why better cold water swiming is autumn (not spring). It much more easy extend summer swiming into next season.
Enjoy swiming!
p.s. I am 58 and started swing open water at 23. Back then wet suits where not existing in my country.
My psoriasis has improved a lot due this year due to sea swimming in cold water would recommend it
Same here
Gluten-free is the first port of call for psoriasis - all forms.
Hi, I'm keen to start. Love summer swims
Chris is running some intro to open water swimming sessions in April - nisciencefestival.com/e21488-an-introduction-to-open-water-swimming-with-chris-millar
I love the cold water, great video, and lots of love to you in the emotional dips. Thats why I do the cold baths, hikes, walks and well as much as I can because I deal with the doldrums tooo.....
Really interesting, thank you.
The woman who described shaking and becoming dissociated was possibly experiencing an attempt by her body to move through a block of tonic immobility. The psychologist Peter Levine has written at length about this.
excellent, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing.
So great you could swim during lockdown. The NZ navy forced everyone out at our beach.
Just for the love of it....have you seen the short film and poem entitled 'The Wild Swimmers'. Enjoy!
I consider myself an open water swimmer and I would never go in Puget Sound (10 C) without a wetsuit. I know a lot of people that do, and they swear by it. No gracias para mi. I think a distinction can be made between open water swimming and cold water swimming.
I get grumpy when I can’t come too
Interesting that splashing just the eyes with cold water stimulates the parasympathetic response!
Instablaster
The Huberman Lab is a helpful resource here too
Contemplating this however as a diabetic on insulin aged 60 my feet often feel like blocks of ice anyway. Might purchase a 5mm steamer wetsuit to start (with gloves and boots)... Oh and why are they towing an inflated UXB around, surely if you got into difficulty you would be lifeless 6-9 underwater ...!
A better scientific and more cutting edge up to date non fear based research can be seen by Wim Hof. Check him out.
Good Video but just a few points. Breathing in Water is Aspiration not Inspiration as Stated. Cold Water Immersion and Swimming Therapy has been known about for decades or centuries. people swimming should be aware of the risks though. If people find a benefit to themselves, that is sufficient.
Many years aback we told each other. hot then immediate Cold shower is Good for verillity. I think it Did cut down the energy bill. at least. cheers
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the fountain of youth.
Not everthing goes easy. After a storm surf my NEW GOGGLES were owned by a BLUE GROPER. I suspect. A hooded towel is a VERY good Idea. I sugest
Swimming naked releases me...
All very timid and mealy-mouthed, I'm looking forward to the conclusions which I'm sure will be tentatively put forward in 30 yrs time.
Please just don't put science fingers into this...you tend to ruin everything. Don't try to find alternative ...please. Just leave it.