***As featured on Dr Rangan Chatterjee's FEEL BETTER, LIVE MORE podcast***

"Loads of practical guidance, all the scientific studies . . . beautiful photos and illustrations" Dr Rangan Chatterjee

A beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a factual, scientific account of why winter swimming gives such a boost to body and soul.

Whether in lake, lido, river or sea, we know the benefits of swimming outdoors and in nature - environmentally friendly and accessible, it can influence our happiness, our energy and our inner tranquility, and give us that winter glow.

Danish scientist Dr Susanna Soberg leads us step by step into the icy water and explains the "cold-shock response", the massive endorphin rush as our body reacts and adapts to very cold temperatures through the winter season. Not only do our circulation, heart, lungs and skin respond positively, but our immune system, metabolism and mental health too. In particular she explains how our "brown fat" is activated to benefit multiple health conditions.

Winter swimming is fast becoming one of our most popular pastimes. This beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world shows how it can have a significant positive impact on our physical and mental health, confidence and well-being, providing such a boost to body and soul.

Praise for Winter Swimming:

"Full of brilliant insights . . . an inspiring book" Stylist Christmas Gift Guide 2022

"It's all the encouragement you need to dip a toe in icy waters" Woman & Home

"Packed with stunning photography" Red Magazine

"A perfect gift" My Weekly

"A blend of how, and why, and what . . . A beautiful celebration . . . Visual inspiration for anyone hovering on the edge" Sunday Independent

"Take an uplifting dip into Winter Swimming" Stylist's "Ultra List"

Translated from the Danish by Elizabeth DeNoma

About the Author
Susanna Soberg, PhD., earned her doctorate researching metabolism and has worked for many years designing and conducting clinical studies. Her most recent research and the background for this book have been on fat reduction through winter swimming at the Tryg Foundation's Center for Physical Activity, Denmark. Winter Swimming, to be published in more than ten languages, is her first book.

Reviews
Full of brilliant insights on the cold-shock response and its benefits for mood and the immune system, Winter Swimming is an inspiring book that will keep people working out all through the darkest months. * Stylist Christmas Gift Guide 2022 *
It's all the encouragement you need to dip a toe in icy waters * Woman and Home *
Packed with stunning photography and musings on why it's so good for body and soul. * Red Magazine *
A paean to cold water swimming. A blend of how, and why, and what . . . A beautiful celebration of its appeal and benefits . . . Visual inspiration for anyone hovering on the edge -- Emily Hourican * Sunday Independent *
Take an uplifting dip into Winter Swimming, which can help our energy and inner tranquillity * Stylist's "Ultra List" *
A perfect gift for those seeking the joy of wild swimming in the winter months * My Weekly *
Loads of practical guidance, all the scientific studies, it's got some beautiful photos and illustrations. It's really going to shine a light on just how many organs in the body are positively affected -- Dr Rangan Chatterjee * Feel Better, Live More podcast *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529417463
Author Susanna Soberg
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint MacLehose Press
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 700g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 156mm * 26mm