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10 Benefits of Cold Water Swimming

The Sporting

The abrupt change in temperature helps to keep your white blood cells agile, and an adaptive immune system is better equipped to fend off unwanted illnesses. It can increase endurance, build muscle strength and improve cardiovascular function, all while helping you achieve weight loss and toning goals.

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Why Female Footballers Suffer More Knee Injuries Than Men

The Sporting

Good muscle strength can be aided by good conditioning and stretching sessions, but don’t forget that muscles are still susceptible to pain, fatigue and injuries. Not only that, women on average are shorter in stature than men, but the length of the football pitch is the same and they still play for 90 minutes every match.