If you like to swim in water at temperatures below 20C, then this will not only have a general strengthening effect on the body in the form of hardening. This habit will lead to the disappearance of significant amounts of excess subcutaneous fat.
Winter swimming or the habit of swimming in cold water does not seem exciting to most people, although it has its fans. But research shows that the colder the water we dive into, the stronger our protection against diabetes and the slimmer our waist. A large-scale review has shown that different types of winter swimming reduce bad fat in men and protect them from insulin resistance, which can lead to diabetes.
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Winter swimming, as established by scientists from the Arctic University of Norway, is associated with a number of benefits for the body. For example, with an increase in mood and increased libido, that is, sexual desire. However, it also has dangers, including hypothermia, increased heart and lung problems. Cold water provokes the release of hormones in our body that burn excess fat. This is what gives protection against obesity.
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Norwegian researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 104 studies examining the effects of cold water circulation on the immune system, inflammation and oxidative stress. Bathing in water temperatures below 20C has been proven to activate brown adipose tissue, which is beneficial. It is she who burns calories to maintain body temperature. It also increases the production of the protein adiponectin, which plays a key role in protecting against factors such as insulin resistance and diabetes. (READ MORE) 
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one of the seven universities Norway. Located in the city of Tromsø