The winter swimming season is now underway!
Winter swimming is when you swim in an ice-free body of water in water below ten degrees. The winter swimming season in Finland is long, as it lasts about eight months. Open swimming usually means a short dip of less than a minute in water, where an opening has been cut into the ice that has come on top of it. In open swimming, you compete all the way up to the World Championship level.
Winter swimming is a social and natural hobby. Taking a dip in cold water invigorates the mind and body, reduces stress, boosts blood circulation and helps you recover from a hard workout. In addition, regular winter swimming is considered to improve resistance. The cold also relieves joint pain and treats possible infections. Open swimming, cold therapy and various cold pools have been popular with athletes for a long time.
Open swimming equipment
Winter swimming does not require large purchases, a few well-chosen products will go a long way.Winter swimming enthusiasts should remember safety and appropriate equipment:
- You will find the right one in our comprehensive selection swimsuit . As a material, polyester can best withstand the heat of the sauna.
- Made of neoprene open-toed swimming shoes or swimming socks no need to take off your feet when entering the water. Neoprene keeps your feet warm.
- Also those made of neoprene open swimming gloves protect the hands from the cold.
- Water bottle is imperative to maintain adequate hydration. Remember to guzzle water frequently during saunas and winter swimming to avoid dehydration.
- Protect your brain with a headgear , because it is hot in the sauna and the heat in the water evaporates through the head.
- After winter swimming, it is important to dress warmly so you don't catch a cold. And most importantly, enjoy the peaceful feeling that winter swimming gives you.
