Cold water swimming

If you’re feeling brave enough, a dip outdoors can provide myriad performance benefits. But first, you need the right kit to keep you warm, safe and buoyant…

Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter? Then you might want to cover your hands, which are very sensitive to the cold. So, here are some of the best cold water swimming gloves!

Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but feet suffering from the cold? Here are some of the best cold-water swimming socks you can buy right now...

Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but struggling with putting your head under? Here are some of the best cold water swimming hats on the market...

Want to keep open-water swimming throughout the winter? Here's Professor Greg Whyte with key advice so you can stay safe

It’s important to warm your body up safely after open-water swims. Here's our step-by-step guide, plus some essential items of kit to help get you warm again

Want to race - or train - in cold water? Here’s the science behind what happens to your body when you're immersed in cold(er) water — and how the right kit can help you cope with the extreme conditions