lynda@taketothewater.co.uk

As it says – swimming out of doors in water which is chlorine-free and at one with nature.

• They are all terms meaning the same thing – swimming outdoors whether it be lochs, waterfalls, reservoirs, rivers, and seas. All generally at one with nature.
• The wild or outdoor reference is synonymous with a leisurely swim, often heads up dipping, floating taking in the birds, waterside animals, plants and swim buddies. Open water swimming tends to refer to more competitive swimming.

• Just ask any wild swimmer – You can’t stop smiling. It’s exciting and creates a sense of adventure.  The benefits are numerous but the feeling of being at one with nature, with a great bunch of people and usually cake.
• It heightens the awareness of taking care of the environment and biodiversity

      Your Mind

• It is your time, which clears your head and mind encouraging eureka moments.
• It causes a decrease in cortisol and other stress hormones.

     Your Body

• It helps improve your level of fitness
• It boosts the immune system and increases your white blood cell count.
• It soothes any vestigial muscular aches
• The cold water improves your immune system

These are just a few – The Wild Swimming Brothers found 50 reasons to start wild swimming: thewildswimmingbrothers.com