This is ice swimming, and it's more than dipping a toe into your local outdoor pool. "While the specific effects, the benefits of ice swimming haven't really been studied in a scientific manner, we can certainly look at other types of cryotherapy for any perceived benefits," Packer said. "There's also been some reports from patients with chronic pain conditions that have reported having improved pain from those conditions after starting ice swimming." Not all fun and gamesDespite some potential benefits, ice swimming can be a risky activity for rookies, so don't go jumping into a freezing pool without some supervised practice. But if you're feeling brave, ice swimming could open up a world of icy-fresh possibilities, lifting your mood, helping friends and offering a unique form of exercise.

Source: CNN May 03, 2017 08:26 UTC