A cold-plunge craze is spreading, with celebrities and influencers touting the sport as having transformative benefits for ...

There are before and after selfies, and photos of members who hit personal milestones, whether it’s someone making their first plunge or their 500th. His own cold-water journey began as ...

Hughes wears a wet suit when body surfing, but he said that’s a major no-no during the plunge, where swimmers need to brave the gloriously cold water ... took selfies before or after their ...

Each year, crowds gather on the cliffside to watch as brave swimmers take on the cold waves for charity. The klaxon sounds, and they plunge ... it was. After a few minutes in the water, I felt ...

But cold-water swimming has been an ... A two- or three-minute plunge does the trick. The longer you stay in the water after this time frame, the more dangerous it becomes, Haman said.

After herself and group members took a plunge back in December, Jane said a group member thought it was the perfect way to start 2025. "The cold water helps me. My legs aren't strong, and I'm ...

The Mayo Clinic Health System website explains that "icy water may have a positive effect on recovery after exercise ... precautionary measures before risking a cold plunge.