The episode #4 Eau Libre with Mike Tipton was recorded at the end of 2022 at the Parliament Hill Lido where Mike and I spent one hour in the staff room (big thank you to Paul and Ian) discussing his life and cold water swimming.
Mike is probably the most knowledgeable scientist on the subject - and has been working on it and studying it much before cold water swimming became a thing. His work on fundamental responses to cold water is now used all over the world to rescue and resuscitate people. What happens when we swim in cold water? How Mike became the first participant back in 81 in a cold water study? How does swimming impact Mike's life?
Listen to this episode to get to know Mike, get some inspiration and understand everything about cold water swimming
2min : introduction: who is Mike? his work, his passion for swimming, Nice Ironman, his training.
12min: what is cold water swimming ? the first study on cold swimming with Mike as a participant in the study
15min: the craze for cold water swimming
20min: the cold shock response
25min: current topics under research
28min: how to start cold water swimming
36min: how long to stay in cold water
37min: does fat help?
38min: risks of swimming in a triathlon
41min: equipment for cold water
45min: what is the afterdrop and do's/don'ts after a cold water session
50min: benefits
57min : last questions
Thank you so much Mike and see you in Nice.
Available on all the main platforms - this episode was recorded via the Internet and the ZenCast application.
Music by Samar Grewal - Check him out on https://noseforsound.fr
Logo and visual by Sophie Roux - check her out : sophierouxenergie.squarespace.com @Sophie.roux.studio.
