Slipping into black, frozen water does bring to mind the fate of the "Titanic" rather than the exciting prospect of a pleasant swim. Why on earth would anyone take the plunge if they didn’t have to? Well, maybe because it’s not an extreme sport for masochists, but an experience that leaves you feeling fantastic and refreshed.

Quite simply, the secret of plunging into icy water lies in the feeling that surges through your body once you get out of the water. Even though lowering yourself into the water requires a certain amount of courage, the initial shock and momentary loss of feeling in your legs soon pass. As soon as you’re back on dry land your circulation kicks in and your body starts to warm up.

While climbing into the water does require a certain amount of courage, the initial shock and momentary loss of feeling in your legs soon pass.

Many people in Finland start their mornings this way, setting them up for the working day ahead. The change is amazing and the resulting energy boost can stay with you for the rest of the day. Ice swimming is currently enjoying something of a renaissance in Finland, even among the young. It has traditionally been something that older people enjoyed, but recent generations have made swimming in icy water rather more fashionable.

News source: https://www.visitfinland.com/article/a-refreshing-dip..

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