Sashko is the chairman of the Cryophile club, a cold-water swimming club located in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk. There, the air can easily be -22 degrees Fahrenheit, but for these fanatics ...

Since swimming in a freezing cold pool is neither safe nor comfortable ... it’s worth noting that the water temperature for a spa or hot tub should not exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

The mere thought of it might make you shiver, but outdoor swimming has long been a feature of the Christmas period. People have touted the health benefits of cold water for centuries, all the way ...