Wild Swimming in Hidden Rock Pools

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"OUTDOORS is IN, the IN to my sane. Fear doesn't come to me. I go to it- the icy waters of the North Atlantic."

Flights are on weather hold, the wind picking up, and there's no time like the present to jump in the ice water and experience the exhilarating feeling of cold water thermal Genesis. This is truly one of those life hacks healthwise that costs basically nothing, and it benefits the aches and pains that come from working out... so very restorative.

🎧 Fair Isle Chronicles: Ed, Sarah, and Skyelark’s Remote Adventures- The Rock Pool

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"Burning body fat without exercising! Put me in coach." Conditioning my brain to accept cold water immersion.

The stunning North Atlantic provides the perfect natural setting for cold water therapy.You don't take a photograph, you make it." — Ansel Adams We traveled through uncertainty, capturing each moment through lens and frame. The North Atlantic became our backdrop for adventure and cold-water therapy. Expedition history isn’t just for legends—it’s for explorers like us. So, instead of paperwork, we tell our story through photos and videos—showing, not just telling.We traveled during the COVID pandemic, uncertain but determined—going forward without fully knowing what lay ahead.

On The Mainland in Lerwick before taking our flight from Tingwall to Fair Isle

It is common for professional athletes such as marathon runners, triathletes, and football players to jump into a tub of ice water after an intense race or game. If sitting is the new smoking, then what about we digital nomads and remote workers who sit a lot in front of our computer screens? Could we benefit from this CWI intervention? I say yes, absolutely!

🧊 Reduces inflammation and muscle soreness 🧊 Improves circulation 🧊 Boosts immune system function 🧊 Increases metabolism and may aid in fat burning 🧊 Enhances mental resilience and mood 🧊 Potentially improves sleep quality

The difference in my energy levels before and after the plunge is remarkable.

Finding peace in the wild rock pools of Shetland has been an unexpected bonus.

My personal journey with cold water immersion began as a challenge to myself - could I overcome the initial shock and discomfort? What I discovered was not just physical benefits but a profound mental clarity and sense of accomplishment that carries throughout my day.

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