Open water swimmers benefit from a significant boost to their mental health, more so than open-air pool swimmers, according ...

Bring a hot drink, water and snacks to help you warm up afterwards and stay hydrated, Tanne adds. “A flask of tea, coffee, chai or even mulled wine is great after a swim.” Bella recommends ...

When you swim, some water is going to get into your mouth. For the most part, that is OK. In recreational pools chlorine is used to kill germs although it can take its sweet time killing some of them.

The mere thought of it might make you shiver, but outdoor swimming has long been a feature of the Christmas period. People have touted the health benefits of cold water for centuries, all the way ...

Merhige made the crossing in 14 hours, 8 minutes, 36 seconds on Friday, swimming 22 ... Neil Agius, Sharon van Rouwendaal Honored at WOWSA Awards The World Open Water Swimming Association unveiled ...

In Iceland, many of the buildings and even swimming pools are heated with geothermal hot water. Iceland has at least 25 active volcanoes and many hot springs and geysers. There are many advantages ...