Benefits of Polar Bears
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Natural Resistance: Build natural resistance to cold and winter ailments through the stress reaction with cold water, which stimulates white blood cell production.
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Fat burning: Stimulate fat burning and the production of brown fat, which converts energy into heat and has positive effects on the body.
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Metabolism Boost: Increase your metabolism and burn more calories due to your body's hard work to stay warm in cold water.
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Circulation Improvement: Jumping in cold water stimulates the heart to pump more blood to the organs, improving circulation and facilitating the removal of toxins.
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Stress reduction: Reduce stress and improve your mood by producing endorphins during exercise in cold water.
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Sleep quality: Cold water stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to relaxation and rest, and ultimately better sleep.
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Inhibiting the Aging Process: According to research, regular swimming in cold water inhibits the aging process to some extent.r
Is Swimming in Ice Cold Water Dangerous?
For most people, ice bathing is perfectly safe, but there are high-risk groups, especially people with heart problems. Consult a cardiologist if you have a heart condition before embarking on this adventurous dive.
Tips on Polar Bearing
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Prevent Hypothermia: Never swim alone, especially if you have little experience.
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Always warm up: Avoid muscle cramps by warming up before diving into the water.
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Go Slow: If it's your first time, take your time getting into the water slowly.
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Know Your Limits: Don't stay in the water longer than feels comfortable.
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No Too Fast Hot Shower: Enjoy the healthy effect of ice bears and avoid too fast a hot shower; rather choose lukewarm water.
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Dry off well and layer up: After icing, dry off well, dress in layers and enjoy something warm. Don't forget to bring extra clothing for heat loss
