Would you like to try the Wim Hof Method? The UK is full of chilly dive locations waiting to dip your toes
If you’ve never heard of Wim Hof, you’re probably not a “cold” person. The Dutch athlete is best known for his record-breaking feats, including swimming under ice and running barefoot on ice and snow.
But he built a business empire based on a fitness methodology of breathing techniques and cold immersion training. Or, for the average person, immersing yourself in cold water.
Scientists are divided on the benefits of Hof’s technique, but some research suggests that cold immersion training may increase people’s pain thresholds (although those looking to do so may You need to talk to your doctor and get out of it before the numbness starts).
A video of Danish supermodel Helena Christensen submerging herself in an icy outdoor pool went viral last week as cold plunge wellness practices continued to rise in social media searches.
In fact, searches for the term “natural cooling plunge” jumped 853% in the last year alone.
Now, new research by leading tour operator software provider Bókun has revealed the most natural cold-weather locations in the UK and around the world as January gives people the chance to start new health habits and travel. Ta.
This increase in cold-weather activities has also coincided with a surge in cold-weather wellness travel, including “cool countries” (+2590%), “cold countries” (+170%) and “cold vacations” (+61%). %) is also seen. Increased over the past 10 years.
Research shows that the optimal temperature to benefit from cold inrush is between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius. So, to identify the best locations for natural cold snaps, Borkun analyzed average freshwater seawater temperatures across the UK to reveal the best locations in January and on average throughout the year.
If you’re looking to join in the cold weather this January or start a new healthy routine, our data analysis has revealed that Cornwall is the best county to visit. There are 16 cold plunge spots at the recommended temperature (10-15℃) during January.
First place went to the parish of Llandewednach in Cornwall as the place in the UK to experience the ultimate cold spell in January. The average water temperature in scenic Church Cove is 10.8°C.
Meanwhile, Hughtown, the Isles of Scilly and St Mary’s came in second place with an average sea temperature of 10.7°C.
Global data analysis shows that the United States has the best location worldwide for January’s cold plunge, with 17% of locations recording optimal temperatures of 10-15 degrees Celsius in the first month of the year. It turns out.