Ice baths, also referred to as cold water immersion (CWI) or cold-water therapy, are commonly used for pain, delayed-onset muscle soreness, inflammation and mood elevation ...

Gradual cold water exposure: Cold showers are better for gradual exposure and mental resilience rather than deep physical recovery. The water temperature and exposure typically aren't intense enough ...

New race from XTRI ‘the restless’ combines cold water, ancient trails, mountains and lots and lots of gravel. Our man Iain ...

If you’re keen to keep swimming through winter but haven’t done so before, there are a few things you’ll need to get – namely, cold water swimming gear. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best cold ...

When cold weather hits, iguanas freeze and fall from trees — but this time, we’re jumping in to save them. The water’s freezing, the iguanas are stunned, and every rescue is a race against time.

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cold-water immersion may boost mental health and well-being. The practice carries risks, too, including drowning ...

For years, swimming and water polo have been two sports that shared a pool but little else. Yet for a growing number of athletes, the lines between these disciplines are beginning to blur.

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...