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Winter swimming improves general well-being.

Pirkko Huttunen1, Leena Kokko, Virpi Ylijukuri

  • 1Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland. pirkko.huttunen@oulu.fi

International Journal of Circumpolar Health
|July 16, 2004
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Regular winter swimming significantly improves mood and well-being. Participants experienced reduced tension and fatigue, feeling more energetic and active after the four-month period.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Psychology
  • Health and Well-being

Background:

  • Winter swimming is a practice with potential health benefits.
  • Its effects on mood and general well-being require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of regular winter swimming on the mood states of participants.
  • To assess changes in subjective feelings and well-being over a four-month period.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Profile of Mood State (POMS) and OIRE questionnaires.
  • Data collected from swimmers and a control group before (October) and after (January) the winter swimming season.

Main Results:

  • Winter swimmers reported significant decreases in tension, fatigue, and negative mood states.

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  • Participants felt more energetic, active, and brisk, with greater vigour-activity scores.
  • Winter swimming provided pain relief for individuals with rheumatism, fibromyalgia, and asthma.

    • Conclusions:

    • Regular winter swimming is associated with improved general well-being.
    • The practice offers significant psychological and physical benefits, including pain alleviation.