STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Swimming outdoors in winter isn’t for everyone, but for those who venture into the water they’ll tell you even a brief plunge has its own rewards: Less aches and pains, a ...

One of our NPR College Podcast Challenge finalists brings the story of a group of women who, every week, take an icy plunge into the Connecticut River.

While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea, it's a pastime that's becoming hugely popular. In fact, part of the ritual of this slow living hobby often involves ...

THE CHALLENGE. TED: THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE POLAR PLUNGE. IT IS NOT BIG CROWDS. IT IS THREE PEOPLE SWIMMING IN 39 DEGREE WATER FOR A MILE. >> NATALIE. NATALIE. TED: FOR THE ICE MILE SWIM, THE RULES ...

Even the below-freezing temperatures couldn’t keep 68-year-old swimmer Greg Mortimer from taking a chilly dive Saturday morning. “It was my first time doing a pool plunge, but I have done an ocean ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

MILWAUKEE — No matter the conditions, rain, wind, or extreme cold, Paul Koepnick has been starting his morning in the waters of Lake Michigan. He's formed this habit over more than 500 consecutive ...

Swimming in the San Francisco Bay is more than a hobby or a form of exercise for the avid community of swimmers who show up regularly to take a dip. It’s practically a spiritual experience. “I work a ...

Ever wondered how the royalty get their workouts in? You probably imagine cardio routines in a tricked-out private gym, personal trainers galore, maybe some runs around the castle grounds or Pilates ...