Otužování - Plavání ve studené vode pro zdraví – Zwierzchowska Ewa (2021)

Cold exposure is a social gathering with less activity. Ice swimming is a struggle. It attracts a different type of people. Leszek Naziemiec from Klub Sportowy Silesia Winter Swimming, Katowice. The book introduces readers to a wide spectrum of opinions from cold exposure enthusiasts and medical specialists, including a sports psychologist and a dietitian. The author's intention was not to provide a scientific perspective but to compile a practical guide for those who want to learn basic information about cold exposure in both historical and contemporary contexts, which has been achieved. It is written in accessible language for the general public. While reading, we may realize that the Czech approach to cold exposure differs in many ways. In winter, we mainly swim in the water, while some cold enthusiasts in Poland prefer short stays in the water during intense frosts below ten degrees Celsius; others (even non-swimmers) tend to just dip into cold water, often wearing a hat and gloves. The author supplements basic information about cold exposure with an overview of other ways to improve health and fitness using water and temperature changes, regardless of age. An interesting interview with Leszek Naziemiec highlights the Czech contribution to global winter swimming. For Czech readers, it could be...