Will you be ice swimming this winter? | What is brown fat?

Will you be ice swimming this winter? | What is brown fat? | The best headphones on test

Published: Sun, 11/06/22

OUTDOOR SWIMMER: CHANGING SEASONS ISSUE

“I think water has always been a male-dominated space. Men are pirates, men are explorers, men are fishermen. But I saw femininity; I think, as women, we connect with each other and with the water in a different way."

The Changing Seasons issue of Outdoor Swimmer brings together inspiring swimming stories and photography from around the world. From the group of Chilean women who swim together at the end of the world to the Danish researcher extending our knowledge of the science behind cold water immersion, the new issue contains practical advice, location information and swimming stories to inspire your wild swims through the Changing Seasons. From cold water dippers to record breaking marathon swimmers, we bring together the most original voices writing for the outdoor swimming community. Read the Changing Seasons issue and be inspired.

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WHAT'S IN THE CHANGING SEASONS ISSUE?

Snow and ice or grey and damp? Find out what the winter weather holds from wild swimmer and BBC weather expert Kate Kinsella.

What is brown fat and why should you activate it? We speak to Dr Susanna Søberg to find out. We discuss the science of winter swimming, how long you should swim for and the benefits of cold showers vs swimming.

Cold water and feminine strength: The Chilean winter swimmers at the end of the world. We meet the Nadadores Contra Corrientes (the swimmers who go against the current), a group of women who swim in the exposed landscape of Patagonia.

Survival Swim: The incredible journey from refugee to Olympic swimmer. New film The Swimmers dramatises the story of sisters Yusra and Sara Mardini from war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Gear: Which waterproof headphones rated best in test? Plus, weather defence face creams put to the test.

Travel: Exploring the cold beauty of Greenland and a lighthouse swim to try near Milford-on-Sea.

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JOIN DR SUSANNA SØBERG FOR A LIVE DISCUSSION ON THE SCIENCE OF WINTER SWIMMING

Become an Outdoor Swimmer Patron or Super Patron and unlock a host of benefits – including special discounts and live talks with the swimmers, writers and personalities making the news in the world of outdoor swimming. Our next guest is Danish scientist Dr Susanna Søberg, author of new book Winter Swimming - The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier Life. Subscribe to Outdoor Swimmer as a Patron or Super Patron to join us on Monday evening for what promises to be a fascinating discussion about the science of cold water swimming.

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