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Cold water swimming has been gaining popularity in recent years as a natural therapy for anxiety and depression. Chill U.K. is a community interest company dedicated to providing cold water swimming sessions across the country. At Chill U.K. you can access safe and structured swim sessions to enable you to benefit from the therapeutic effects of cold-water immersion.

Here are some of the reported advantages of cold-water swimming:

Reduced anxiety and depression:

Controlled experiments in conjunction with Portsmouth University prove there is a reduction in anxiety and depression of up to 60% as a result of attending an 8 week Chill U.K. course.
Connection to Nature: When you swim in open water, you are not just surrounded by nature you are part of it. Feeling connected to a beautiful natural environment will encourage that feel good factor.

Swimmers with Chill U.K. in the sea with their arms in the air having fun
Lynmouth viewed from the path leading from Lynton

Reduction in Inflammation:

Cold water swimming is shown to reduce inflammation in the body which is associated with depression and other illnesses.

Pain Reduction:

Cold water swimming has been associated with potential relief from chronic pain. Individual experiences vary, but some find it beneficial.
Exercise and Achievement: Swimming in cold water provides excellent exercise. The challenge of braving the cold and achieving your swim goals can be incredibly rewarding.
Social Support and connection. Swimmers often form close bonds with each other, providing social support and a sense of belonging. This connection can positively impact mental health.

Chill U.K.

Mike Morris, the founder of Chill, is deeply passionate about the advantages of cold-water immersion, having experienced it firsthand. His work with newcomers to open water swimming has provided valuable insights into how it can invigorate and enthuse participants.

Chill UK actively collects quantitative data to demonstrate the significant benefits of this activity. They are also advocating for open water swimming to be prescribed as a treatment by medical professionals, particularly for individuals dealing with anxiety and depression.

So, with hubs across the country, what better way to discover the transformative power of cold-water swimming, than joining the welcoming Chill community for safe and supervised swim sessions.

Find out more about the fabulous benefits of cold-water swimming and how you can participate by visiting the Chilluk website.

Ladies participating in the Chill UK open water swimming course

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