Apart from the well-known fan of swimming in the sea all year round, Giorgos Liagas, more and more celebrities adopt this habit that offers a lot to the body and this is now scientifically proven.

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Yannis Stankoglou is among the well-known ones who started the cannonball year with their first dive for 2025. A day before his name day and four before his birthday (he will turn 51 on January 10), the actor was yesterday at the sea for the first swim of the year.

And of course he recorded it and posted it thus saying happy new year to the whole world. Winter swimming offers a lot and especially if it is done on a regular basis even more.

• Exposure to cold water can boost the immune system by increasing the production of white blood cells, which help fight infection.
• Alternating between cold and warm environments while swimming can improve blood circulation.
• Swimming in cold water causes the release of endorphins and adrenaline, which can improve mood and reduce stress.
• Regular winter swimming can increase energy and enthusiasm levels, providing a feeling of rejuvenation.
• exposure to cold water can contribute to better sleep quality, helping the body to relax and recover more effectively.
• Swimming in cold water can increase the metabolic rate, helping to burn more calories and manage body weight.

It makes sense that in search of a better physical condition and well-being, more and more people decide to make swimming in the sea part of their lives all year round.