Cold water immersion presents the highest risk out of the sauna bathing cycle. The British Sauna Society have worked with the RNLI and Professor Mike Tipton at the University of Portsmouth to uncover what happens to our bodies when we combine sauna with cold water immersion, suggesting practical steps you can take to stay safe.
Share your thoughts and questions on the advice here.
- How much did you know about the risks of cold water immersion when combined with sauna?
- How do you feel knowing that dunking your head in the plunge can prove fatal
- What changes will you be making to your bather briefings pre-session?
- Ever suffered from cold water amnesia?