Cold isn’t just a backdrop at the Winter Olympics - it’s an active opponent. As temperatures drop, muscle power, endurance ...

A group of 150 swimmers have braved icy conditions to make a splash at an annual competition. The Really Cold Swim Championship, held at Rother Valley Country Park near Rotherham, saw participants don ...

Zhang Xin, a winter swimming enthusiast, says exercise has helped him overcome seasonal colds Long-time swimmers say warming winters mean Beijing's Shichahai lake is no longer as cold as it used to be ...

A winter swimming enthusiast jumps into the Shichahai Lake in Beijing, attracting many onlookers on January 8, 2026. Photos: ...

The small city of Salo in southwest Finland is gearing up for one of the quirkiest wellness weekends of the year. From 7–8 February 2026, outdoor and sauna lovers are invited to take part in ...

Russia's winter swimming federation, based in the Siberian city of Tyumen, lists joint health and good skin among the ...