Swimming in ice cold water has a number of health benefits including boosting your immune system, improving circulation, burning calories, and reducing stress. ⁠ ⁠ Tag a friend you want to do some arctic swimming with!⁠ ⁠ Video by @avhaugland⁠ ⁠ #ROAM #coldplunge #norway #arctic #cold | GetOutside

Imagine swimming a kilometer in water cold enough to kill you without a wetsuit at an elevation of 10,000 feet. That's what the swimmers of the International Ice Swimming Association do. It's not just a race to the finish line—it's a race for survival. Tune in to "That's Amazing" every Sunday at 9pm on The Weather Channel. | Great Big Story