CNRS study - Feelings of cold bath users

This study looks at the effects of bathing on the physical and psychological health of individuals in the long term. The data was collected from regular bathers, and the results highlight significant benefits associated with swimming.

As part of this survey, 87% of participants reported an improvement in their physical fitness thanks to swimming, with none of them reporting a negative improvement. Additionally, all participants (100%) indicated that their moral well-being was positively influenced by swimming.

The physical benefits perceived in the long term by bathers are multiple. They include better breathing, a reduction in osteoarthritis attacks, improved blood circulation and greater resistance to cold. In addition, participants described sensations of internal movement in their body as well as firmer skin and an even complexion. Benefits also include a reduction in rheumatism, back pain, tension points and cold symptoms. Some have even reported that age-related pain has disappeared thanks to swimming.

Psychologically, participants expressed lasting positive effects. They felt a sense of privilege linked to the beauty of the surrounding landscapes, as well as an improvement in their morale and their desire to start again. Positive emotions such as joy, enthusiasm and a feeling of invincibility were also mentioned.

An interesting finding from this study is the accumulation of physical and psychological benefits in some participants. For them, increased morale was associated with increased physical resistance. Moments of sharing and conviviality have been linked to increased moral well-being and better physical health. Boosting the immune system and improving the mind have also been attributed to the effects of bathing.

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In conclusion, this study highlights the positive effects of baths on the physical and psychological health of individuals in the long term. Participants reported improved physical fitness, mental well-being, and benefits such as better breathing, improved blood circulation, and reduced pain. Positive psychological effects include a sense of privilege, increased morale, and positive emotions. These results highlight the importance of bathing as a beneficial activity for the overall health and well-being of individuals.

Source: https://dumas.ccsd.cnrs.fr/dumas-02935312/document

"Baths have an impact over time on the health of the bather. 87% of individuals judge their physical condition improved by swimming (none answers "no" and 13% do not know). On the other hand, 100% of bathers judge their moral well-being improved by swimming.

The physical benefits felt from baths in the long term: “my breathing improves” - “the baths soothe my attacks of osteoarthritis, better blood circulation, I acquire resistance to the cold” - “sensation that the flows are moving in the organism" - "better sleep, firmer skin and even complexion" - "better blood circulation" - "less rheumatism, back pain, tension points, no colds" - "age-related pain disappears »- Benefits on the psychological state over time: “I feel privileged, the pleasure of the eyes facing the beauty of the landscape” - “Good morale, desire to start again” - “Excellent feeling difficult to describe” - “Joy and zest” – “sensation of feeling invincible”. The physical and psychological benefits also accumulate for certain members over time: “increased morale and physical resistance” - “little sickness, moments of sharing improve moral well-being” - “general well-being which encourages me to go back” - “good general condition” - “the cold gives me tone, relaxes me, the club brings conviviality” - “I feel my muscles relaxed, the baths stimulate my immune system and my mind”."