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New York City in 2008 , Jenna learned of a group of people meeting the next day at Coney Island for a dip in the water . The Coney Island Polar Bears are a charitable club with member dues and a 12 dips per season requirement to join . Jenna met her member requirements doing a two-hour door to beach trip across New York . Where I am a worshipper of the sun and summer , Jenna is my polar opposite . She thrives in the cold weather and is co-responsible for bringing Santa Con to Louisville in December and jumping in frigid waters all winter long . The coldest water Jenna has been in was 36 degrees , and the group has broken up ice to get to the water in the past . Luckily for me , the day I dipped was unusually warm and sunny out .
Many cultures around the world have been practicing cold water plunging for centuries . Dipping in cold water was all the rage during the Victorian era as an exhilarating way to start the day . Research and modern science tell us that there are many health benefits , too . Any Google search will include numerous medical and health professionals extolling the virtues of taking an ice bath , none of
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ARTHRITIC PERSON OBSESSED WITH HIS WEIGHT AND SCARED OF DOING NEW OR UNCOMFORTABLE THINGS , THIS PLUNGE SEEMED TO BE JUST WHAT I NEEDED .
which are lost on Kara and Jenna . Studies show that cold water stimulates the release of cytokines , a substance vital to immune systems . Cold water is known to reduce pain and inflammation by releasing endorphins in a more immersive way that is similar to the effects of an ice pack . There is even evidence that the cold water helps with weight loss by increasing adrenaline and causing your body to burn sugar . Mental benefits abound as well as research shows the cold water activates sensory nerves leading to the brain , greatly improving mood and leaving you with a feeling of elation and accomplishment .
Health and mental benefits aside , the duo ascertain that other important benefits of taking the plunge is to test your willpower , and training yourself to face your fears can be a practice . Kara knows if she can walk out into icy waters for a sustained amount of time , she can do anything she puts her mind to doing . They both agree one of the greatest benefits they both get out of meeting every Sunday is the camaraderie of the group of people that join , sharing tea and stories , and supporting
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