Most mornings myself and at least five other Camps Bay and Clifton ladies swim in the tidal pool at Camps Bay beach. Rain, shine, windy, overcast, hot – we swim. As you know we have the cold Atlantic ocean and the water in winter in Camps Bay is about 14 degrees celsius. My friends tell me they always thought I was crazy but now they know for sure. Except for the laughter, chatting and camaraderie, there are many benefits of swimming in ice cold water.
10 Reasons why swimming in Camps Bay’s cold water is good for you:
Increases the metabolism and burns fat
Pumps blood to your vital organs and promotes healthy blood circulation
Decreases inflammation
Promotes longevity
Heals injuries and speeds up recovery. It can decrease pain for arthritis etc
Improves sleep quality
Strengthens the nervous system
Increases immune cells and strengthens the immune system
Prevents collagen from breaking down
It energizes you for the rest of the day
