While evidence is building around the positive mental health effects of taking a plunge in chilly water, scientific confirmation is still lacking.
Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away.
Will cold exposure therapy completely change your recovery process, or is it just a fitness fad? I test the Echelon Smart Cold Plunge Pro.