Yes. Excellent improvement on the dangerous first video this is life saving information. I once had cold incapacitation so bad I almost could not swim 15-20 m from one pier to another. I had multiple few minute dips then to sauna and back in me so I was cold when I started swimming. Sauna does not correct low core temperature. Drowning and fear were clearly in my mind and the realization I had to focus on breathing, eeking out everything out of the muscles and concentrating on not panicking, because that would have put me under the water. I am a former competition swimmer and still in a man vs nature death match you will always lose if you reach your limit. It is all about an early exit if you want to survive cold.
Yes, i love it. I’m from Argentina, and this is my fourth winter swimming in the sea without a wetsuit. In winter, the water temperature here drops to around 9°C, with my personal record being 8.5°C. I began in 2020, initially swimming with a wetsuit, gloves, boots, and other gear. However, after discovering some cold water swimming groups in Argentina, I decided to give it a try without the wetsuit. We usually swim for 30 to 40 minutes. It’s incredible how much the body can adapt. Before 2020, I felt really cold even swimming in summer with a wetsuit when the water was 20-23°C. Now, I can comfortably chat in 10°C water. This year, my goal is to participate in a race at the Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia, where the water temperature is 2°C with floating ice. Even though I enjoy the challenge and the potential benefits to my physical and psychological health, the single best benefit of cold water swimming is the time I save by not having to wash and maintain my wetsuit after each swim.
As part of the team that wrote the research paper on minimising risks in cold water, I must congratulate the best video on the subject in a very long time - and to advertise Portsmouth University work by Tipton, Massey, Morgan who helped in the paper - well done GTN 👏
I am now swimming in the lake by my house because it is cheaper than going to a pool. The water is 60 degrees Fahrenheit. YES! a little cool. I do a slow immersion by water on face and some down the wet suit to warm up that layer. I do keep the swim to 750 meters or less for now. What I find is it is a mental game to keep focused on the stroke and fight to not get panicked. My safety net is my wife is following with the pontoon boat to fish me out if things go side ways. (I endeavor to keep on her good side). Very accurate video and wish all athletes respect the water temperatures at all times. Cheers
I'm in love with cold immersion because of the mood boost it gives me, although I don't really swim in cold water because I don't really have the chance. It claimingly has a lot of health benefits that might or might not be properly backed up but would never give it up because it noticeably has so many good mental benefits. and I think no wonder more and more professional athletes apply cold exposure and ice therapy for recovery too.
Thanks for this video, actually validates why i cramped so bad a ironman arizona last november, water temp was forecast at 68, ended up being 61 or lower and i wansnt able to finish the swim due to cramp. I love your channel and videos!!! Keep it up!!!
I had three cold cramps in competition swimming training in a pool. The heel stuck to the butt so hard that I could not straighten the knee with leg muscles alone. I need assist from the arms and body weight. Not everyone can swim with a leg cramped in half acting as drag. I could not have gotten out of the pool without a ladder.
@@gtn ironman wisconsin in september is creeping up quick for me. i actually did a tri in the same tempe lake as the ironman earlier this year when the water temp actually was 68 and had a great race.
My pool is currently 14 degrees my tip keep it short aim for ten minutes then add time over the days it is worth it once in it feels amazing its just the battle of the mind take your time getting in until your legs feel numb then go for it
Please always wear the tyckets wet neopres on the market. The suits will provide a fantastic buoyancy. Newer swim without neoprene because you can catch rheumatism. My very best regards.
Great and very informative video. I have been cold water swimming for nearly 10 years and love it. I totally agree it is not for everyone and you really need to be clued up and know your limits. We see far too many deaths in open water ussualy in warm spells when people who do know the dangers or their limits get in open water to cool off due to the high air temperature. Great video.
At how cold should we be taking extra precautions? I mean I participate in a triathlon where the water is 15°C which feels like very cold but sustainable after a couple of minutes. We're not allowed to get in the water slowly, you have to jump right in.
I am not sure if there is one answer to this. How accustomed to cold you are, body fat percentage and probably other physiological factors and your suit influences things so it varies between people.
On previous years there had been a few hypothermia cases. 15°C isn't terribly cold but still when you get in it feels like you may not be able to do the full swim 🥶
I just did 70.3 Victoria BC and water was at and below 60 degrees. I experienced all the symptoms including cramps and never really recovered for the rest of the race. The panic was the easiest to control and by the end of the swim I knew I was losing control and technique. Cold water is off my list permanently now even tho I did my best to prepare for the conditions.
15C is jump right in, and can swim for at least an hour without a wetsuit with no dangers. just make sure you get warmed up after. this is a temperature for the whole family.
I think I'm going to die if the shower turns from scalding to lukewarm. Cold water immersion is nothing short of a medieval torture and I don't care how 'good it is for my muscles' 😂
only the first few seconds or minute is hard, if you have gone longer than a few minutes, you would know that it becomes easy, and the empowerment phase kicks in.
@@JalomMatiaabsolutely agree, I have warm shower, then turn to cold for the last minute, make you feel amazing, still trying to pluck up courage to do a cold water swim though lol!
@@paulineforbes371 swim or dip is actually easier for me. cold shower you are just standing there only thinking about the cold or how long...boring. in a dip or swim is duper stimulating as you are moving, looking, and being in nature it feels more normal to do it.
Have you enjoyed cold water swimming? ❄
no :L
Yes. Excellent improvement on the dangerous first video this is life saving information. I once had cold incapacitation so bad I almost could not swim 15-20 m from one pier to another. I had multiple few minute dips then to sauna and back in me so I was cold when I started swimming. Sauna does not correct low core temperature. Drowning and fear were clearly in my mind and the realization I had to focus on breathing, eeking out everything out of the muscles and concentrating on not panicking, because that would have put me under the water. I am a former competition swimmer and still in a man vs nature death match you will always lose if you reach your limit. It is all about an early exit if you want to survive cold.
Yes, i love it.
I’m from Argentina, and this is my fourth winter swimming in the sea without a wetsuit. In winter, the water temperature here drops to around 9°C, with my personal record being 8.5°C. I began in 2020, initially swimming with a wetsuit, gloves, boots, and other gear. However, after discovering some cold water swimming groups in Argentina, I decided to give it a try without the wetsuit. We usually swim for 30 to 40 minutes. It’s incredible how much the body can adapt. Before 2020, I felt really cold even swimming in summer with a wetsuit when the water was 20-23°C. Now, I can comfortably chat in 10°C water.
This year, my goal is to participate in a race at the Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia, where the water temperature is 2°C with floating ice.
Even though I enjoy the challenge and the potential benefits to my physical and psychological health, the single best benefit of cold water swimming is the time I save by not having to wash and maintain my wetsuit after each swim.
wow! thanks for sharing your experiences with us!
As part of the team that wrote the research paper on minimising risks in cold water, I must congratulate the best video on the subject in a very long time - and to advertise Portsmouth University work by Tipton, Massey, Morgan who helped in the paper - well done GTN 👏
I am now swimming in the lake by my house because it is cheaper than going to a pool. The water is 60 degrees Fahrenheit. YES! a little cool. I do a slow immersion by water on face and some down the wet suit to warm up that layer. I do keep the swim to 750 meters or less for now. What I find is it is a mental game to keep focused on the stroke and fight to not get panicked. My safety net is my wife is following with the pontoon boat to fish me out if things go side ways. (I endeavor to keep on her good side). Very accurate video and wish all athletes respect the water temperatures at all times. Cheers
Great work! Sounds like you're smashing it 💪 Stay safe and enjoy 🙌
I'm in love with cold immersion because of the mood boost it gives me, although I don't really swim in cold water because I don't really have the chance. It claimingly has a lot of health benefits that might or might not be properly backed up but would never give it up because it noticeably has so many good mental benefits. and I think no wonder more and more professional athletes apply cold exposure and ice therapy for recovery too.
Thanks for this video, actually validates why i cramped so bad a ironman arizona last november, water temp was forecast at 68, ended up being 61 or lower and i wansnt able to finish the swim due to cramp. I love your channel and videos!!! Keep it up!!!
I had three cold cramps in competition swimming training in a pool. The heel stuck to the butt so hard that I could not straighten the knee with leg muscles alone. I need assist from the arms and body weight. Not everyone can swim with a leg cramped in half acting as drag. I could not have gotten out of the pool without a ladder.
Glad we could help out 🙌 Have you got another Ironman lined up?
@@gtn ironman wisconsin in september is creeping up quick for me. i actually did a tri in the same tempe lake as the ironman earlier this year when the water temp actually was 68 and had a great race.
My pool is currently 14 degrees my tip keep it short aim for ten minutes then add time over the days it is worth it once in it feels amazing its just the battle of the mind take your time getting in until your legs feel numb then go for it
Please always wear the tyckets wet neopres on the market. The suits will provide a fantastic buoyancy. Newer swim without neoprene because you can catch rheumatism. My very best regards.
Great and very informative video. I have been cold water swimming for nearly 10 years and love it. I totally agree it is not for everyone and you really need to be clued up and know your limits. We see far too many deaths in open water ussualy in warm spells when people who do know the dangers or their limits get in open water to cool off due to the high air temperature. Great video.
How often are you cold water swimming? 🏊
About twice a week, sometimes a bit more sometimes a bit less. I love being in the moment and feeling all the sensations and the mood boost afterwards
In the wise words of the comedian Peter Kay … ‘it’s alright once you’re in “.
At how cold should we be taking extra precautions? I mean I participate in a triathlon where the water is 15°C which feels like very cold but sustainable after a couple of minutes. We're not allowed to get in the water slowly, you have to jump right in.
I am not sure if there is one answer to this. How accustomed to cold you are, body fat percentage and probably other physiological factors and your suit influences things so it varies between people.
Perhaps we should take a deep dive into this! Should we get an expert on the channel 👀
On previous years there had been a few hypothermia cases. 15°C isn't terribly cold but still when you get in it feels like you may not be able to do the full swim 🥶
I just did 70.3 Victoria BC and water was at and below 60 degrees. I experienced all the symptoms including cramps and never really recovered for the rest of the race. The panic was the easiest to control and by the end of the swim I knew I was losing control and technique. Cold water is off my list permanently now even tho I did my best to prepare for the conditions.
15C is jump right in, and can swim for at least an hour without a wetsuit with no dangers. just make sure you get warmed up after. this is a temperature for the whole family.
I think I'm going to die if the shower turns from scalding to lukewarm. Cold water immersion is nothing short of a medieval torture and I don't care how 'good it is for my muscles' 😂
only the first few seconds or minute is hard, if you have gone longer than a few minutes, you would know that it becomes easy, and the empowerment phase kicks in.
@@JalomMatiaabsolutely agree, I have warm shower, then turn to cold for the last minute, make you feel amazing, still trying to pluck up courage to do a cold water swim though lol!
@@paulineforbes371 swim or dip is actually easier for me. cold shower you are just standing there only thinking about the cold or how long...boring. in a dip or swim is duper stimulating as you are moving, looking, and being in nature it feels more normal to do it.
Seems like you need to test the 5 times to overcome shock therory on James :-)
The guys that are doing those called races are mad! It's incredible what humans can do
Super impressive! 🤯