Nov 23, 2021
In Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, winter swimming enthusiasts took a dip into a partly frozen lake.
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Winter swimming enthusiasts brave the cold to enter the chilly water, when most peopole are curled up in their warm blankets at home.
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A common sport in Northeast China, winter swimming enthusiasts indulge in the sport every year.
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Large hammers are used to carve out these swimming pools in frozen lakes.
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Several Chinese provinces have winter swimming associations. These provinces include - Shanxi, Lanzhou, Jilin, Liaoning and several others.
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It is said, that winter swimming can be helpful in dealing with the cold and weather-related ilnesses.
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Certain studies suggest that winter swimming has its own health benefits.
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These studies suggest that winter swimmers experience lesser stress, have better memory and higher energy levels.
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Before leaping into the chilly water, one must take precautions and be wary of the complications their actions may bring.
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