
Winter Swimming
the nordic way towards a healthier and happier life
$48.00
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
26 December 2022
Summary
Dive into Winter: The Science and Joy of Cold-Water Swimming
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, a…
Book Details
ISBN-13: | 9781529417463 |
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ISBN-10: | 1529417465 |
Author: | Susanna Søberg, Elizabeth DeNoma |
Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
Imprint: | MacLehose Press |
Format: | Hardcover |
Number of Pages: | 256 |
Release Date: | 26 December 2022 |
Weight: | 640g |
Dimensions: | 150mm x 231mm x 25mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
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
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 *
About The Author
Susanna Søberg
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 is her first book.
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