2023-08-05 09:30:00
Andres Sandoval He defines himself as a “Neuquén fan.” He lived in many parts of the province. He is a doctor and an amateur athlete. Months ago he decided to combine all this in DIGO to share the importance of sport, its role in health and even those exceptional settings to practice it.
He is an organizer of sporting events and was a pioneer in swimming competitions in cold water in the Neuquén mountain range. This sport has had a notable boom in recent years and managed to attract many followers who seek to experience its physical and emotional benefits.
This phenomenon has been promoted for various reasons, highlighting the “Wim Hof” method, that promotes cold water immersion as a practice complemented by meditation and breath work, providing multiple benefits for health.
One of the determining factors in this growth is the popularization of the activity by the Argentine Cold Water Swimming Association, an informal NGO that has generated a social, friendly and accessible context for its members.
“The region has had a historical connection to cold-water swimming, dating back to the original Yamana peoples of Tierra del Fuego. Women swimmers -long before the practice suits existed- submerged themselves in icy waters as part of their daily activities, which shows the ancestry of this practice in the region,” says Sandoval.
The international recognition of cold-water swimming has also influenced its popularity. The International Icy Water Swimming Association has been instrumental in organizing international competitions and events that have attracted the participation of outstanding Argentine swimmers, such as Ailen Lascano Micaz from Viedma and Cristina Ganem from Neuquén, who have successfully represented the country in different tests.
Health benefits:
Andrés believes that swimming in cold water offers numerous health benefits: “There is a strong stimulus to the immune system and the promotion of deep breathing, which contributes to improving the general well-being of those who practice this discipline,” he said.
Swimming in cold water might have a positive impact on cardiovascular risk factors such as lipid profile or blood pressure. In addition, swimming in winter can improve adaptation to stress.
In a study it was observed that swimming in very cold water generated a decrease in triglycerides and a lower concentration of homocysteinewhose levels are related to the early development of heart disease.
Experiences in the region
Last Saturday, July 1, Villa La Angostura hosted the event “Open Water Nautical Mile Challenge Anniversary Naval Prefecture of Argentina”a meeting that managed to capture the attention of sports lovers from different corners of the country.
The frozen nautical mile consisted of a triangular course of approximately 800 meters, formed by half a mile (1600 meters). Participants had the freedom to choose the distance they wanted to complete, from as little as 50 meters to the full course. The versatility of the options allowed swimmers of different abilities and fitness levels to participate.
One of the reasons behind the growth in popularity of open water swimming is its challenging and adventurous nature without focusing on competition between participants.. Swimmers are faced with various natural conditions and changes in water temperature.
Andrés Sandoval in I SAY:
“Sport, Adventure and Health” is the name of the program led by Andrés Sandoval in DIGO, the APP of Editorial Río Negro and which is released every Friday.
“Every week we talk regarding sport from a social, community and ecological perspective. They are going to find my lifestyle, what I was learning and I want to pass on. We provide quality information on the universe of sport and its relationship with health. In addition, I present to you landscapes and places in the province of Neuquén so that you can enjoy this lifestyle”.
«DIGO» in the app and on the «RÍO NEGRO» website
To the content that is released daily from the mobile application, a new way of listening was added. Through rionegro.com.ar/digo, it is possible to access the productions generated by the network of spokespersons and experts in the towns of Río Negro and Neuquén.
Through this new section, it is possible to listen to all the episodes of a program at any time of the day and also access related notes, meet the protagonists and find out regarding the events that take place in the cities, towns and places of the region.
I SAY on RÍO NEGRO RADIO
From Monday to Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., I shared the “DIGO” program on RÍO NEGRO RADIO. In each broadcast we present a wide variety of topics related to daily activities in each of the towns in the region. From stories and experiences until current problems, tourist information, gastronomy, education, health, well-being, environment, paleontology, psychology, culture and sports.
You can listen to us on Fm 90.9 from Neuquén, on Fm 91.9 from Roca, from the RN RADIO App, the DIGO app or at rionegro.com.ar/radio.
If you are interested in joining DIGO as a spokesperson for your locality or an expert on a subject, you have to write to [email protected] commenting on your proposal and we will reply immediately.
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