1.7K views · 25 reactions | Open Water Swimming has become a popular activity this year, with the many health benefits it can bring. Heather speaks to an expert, Dr. Heather Massey, to get the science behind our body’s reaction and how we can best prepare so we can enjoy that elation you feel after a cold water swim. | Global Triathlon Network | Facebook

⭐ Competency challenge – Float to live ⭐ "Floating is the most important first step to enable your body to potentially overcome cold water shock, for you to catch your breath, before you then call for help or swim to safety" 🛟 Find out how our parents got on below ⬇️ Give your children a skill for life, find nearby swimming lessons 👉 bit.ly/PoolFinder-SB #WaterSafety #LearnToSwim | Swim England

17K views · 832 reactions | Congratulations to #JCB employee, Georgina Williams, for raising £5400 for the NSPCC with her Cold Water Swim Challenge which involved swimming in 10 JCB dealer locations across the country in under 10 degrees. Discover more: brnw.ch/21wHy0a. | JCB | Facebook