A new men's-only swimming group swim in freezing cold lakes for their physical and mental health.
Members of a free men's-only group say taking part in cold water swimming is helping their physical and mental health.The group focuses on boosting members' well-being, and co-founder Arron Collins-Thomas says the benefits are huge.They meet every Wednesday and Sunday - rain or shine - in the River Avon at swimming spots at Dundas Aqueduct and Warleigh Weir.
Franco de la Croix-Vaubois said: "You just go in there and it's super invigorating. It really is and you just come out and you're set for the day. "It's really cold at first, then you walk in to a certain height and it becomes even colder, and then you take a deep breath and then your mind clears."Ross Austen said being part of the swimming group has facilitated conversations around men's mental health.Image caption,James Cornwell said cold water swimming helps alleviate his stress.
Mr Cornwell said: "It literally just goes down river. It completely resets my body, mind and dare I say it, soul." "I think this group probably has saved lives, and will hopefully save more lives as it grows," added Mr Cornwell.
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