Timestamps:
00.00 – 00.36 Intro
00.36 – 03.21 Proclaimed benefits
03.21 – 06.42 Cold water immersion for athletes
06.42 – 09.01 Risks of cold water immersion
09.01 – 11.04 Personal experience cold water swimming
Articles:
– Runnersworld https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a34436175/can-cold-water-swimming-ward-off-dementia/
– BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/health-54531075
– Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/30/from-ice-swims-to-knitting-europeans-seek-ways-to-ride-out-covid-winter
For all resources and links to studies follow this link:
https://biohackopedia.com/blogs/biohackopedia/the-risks-of-cold-water-immersion
Cold exposure improves lipid metabolism and stimulates weight loss through brown adipose tissue. Recovery through cold water immersion is not proven because of reduced inflammation with adverse effects for sprints and strength. Non freezing cold injury could lead to dysrhythmia and hypotension, diuresis is common also.
source
