Benefits of Open Water Swimming
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5 Shocking effects of cold water swimming on your body

Key benefits of open water swimming As the seasons shift, the waters around Port Phillip Bay, currently a crisp 15.5°C, introduce a unique challenge for swimmers. Although this temperature is milder compared to the lowest winter temperatures in the Bay, which can plummet to 8°C, it demands a fresh strategy for those unaccustomed to chillier…
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“I get headspace here… you forget everything when in open water”

As we bask here in Melbourne in the onset of summer holidays, a time teeming with opportunities for outdoor adventures, our attention turns to the exhilarating world of open water swimming (OWS). This festive season presents the perfect backdrop to explore a recent study that delves into the motives and benefits of OWS. Titled “I…
