{"title":"Susanna Søberg","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"winter-swimming-by-susanna-soberg-9781529417463","title":"Winter Swimming","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs featured on Dr Rangan Chatterjee's FEEL BETTER, LIVE MORE podcast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Loads of practical guidance, all the scientific studies . . . beautiful photos and illustrations\" Dr Rangan Chatterjee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a factual, scientific account of why winter swimming gives such a boost to body and soul.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether in lake, lido, river or sea, we know the benefits of swimming outdoors and in nature - environmentally friendly and accessible, it can influence our happiness, our energy and our inner tranquility, and give us that winter glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDanish scientist Dr Susanna Søberg leads us step by step into the icy water and explains the \"cold-shock response\", the massive endorphin rush as our body reacts and adapts to very cold temperatures through the winter season. Not only do our circulation, heart, lungs, and skin respond positively, but our immune system, metabolism, and mental health do as well. In particular, she explains how our \"brown fat\" is activated to benefit multiple health conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinter swimming is fast becoming one of our most popular pastimes. This beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world shows how it can have a significant positive impact on our physical and mental health, confidence and well-being, providing such a boost to body and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWinter Swimming:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Full of brilliant insights . . . an inspiring book\" \u003ci\u003eStylist\u003c\/i\u003e Christmas Gift Guide 2022\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"It's all the encouragement you need to dip a toe in icy waters\" \u003ci\u003eWoman \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Packed with stunning photography\" \u003ci\u003eRed Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A perfect gift\" \u003ci\u003eMy Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A blend of how, and why, and what . . . A beautiful celebration . . . Visual inspiration for anyone hovering on the edge\" \u003ci\u003eSunday Independent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Take an uplifting dip into \u003ci\u003eWinter Swimming\u003c\/i\u003e\" \u003ci\u003eStylist\u003c\/i\u003e's \"Ultra List\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated from the Danish by Elizabeth DeNoma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083087069420,"sku":"9781529417463","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14596353482732.jpg?v=1765281036"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/susanna-soberg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}