While surfing is generally considered a warm water sport, temperature need not dictate your enjoyment of the ocean. In fact, if you can brave the elements encased in rubber, you’d stand a much ...

Following a recent surf session on a bright, clean, chilly morning on Vancouver Island, Canada, air 39°, water 48°, I’ve finally come to the conclusion that I don’t like surfing in cold ...

It was New Year’s Day, and the temperature was near 70 degrees. The air was sparkling clear. The sand bar was breaking right in front of my house with waist-high ...

When cold water hits your body, your cardiovascular system springs into emergency mode. Your heart rate initially spikes as part of the shock response, then typically slows down as your body adjusts.

No matter where you take your first cold plunge, start with a short one. Try 30 seconds to a minute. After a few plunges, you can train your body to stay in the cold water longer, working up to 5 ...

Angelopoulos P, et al. (2022). Cold-water immersion and sports massage can improve pain sensation but not functionality in athletes with delayed onset muscle soreness. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ...

'Cold water therapy involves immersing the body in cold water, typically ranging from 10°C to 15°C, for a specific duration (usually 5–15 minutes),' shares Kit. 'Ice bathing is much colder ...