In this mini-series of four episodes on cold water of 10 minutes each, we find Nicolas Iconomidis (portrait available in episode 1 of Eau Libre). The cold water expert in France!
Nicolas helps us understand the mechanisms and issues of this practice and disentangles the true from the false. It simply answers 4 essential questions so that we can know everything and understand this still new and little-known discipline and practice it in complete peace of mind.
In this third episode, Nicolas explains to us the benefits of swimming in cold water.
These benefits must be distinguished into two groups: on mental health and on physical health.
Do you also experience colds during winter, attacks of osteoarthritis and not always optimal resistance to stress? Are you looking for a solution to help your metabolism, your immunity and your cardiovascular heritage?
1min45: Benefits on mental health with the secretion of 3 groups of hormones: endorphins (pleasure hormones), stress hormones (better resistance to stress), and neuro mediators (anti-depressants)
3min38: benefits on physical health with two main aspects: on immunity (fewer infections on swimmers in cold water with optimal duration), and cardiovascular (reduction in blood pressure, increase in plasticity/motor skills vascular).
6min30: as a bonus, osteoarticular effects (less inflammation, relaxation)
