Covertogs

24/09/2021

Cold Water Swimming

Taking a plunge in cold water is a bit of a thing at the moment so I decided to try it. Yikes! We live on the edge of an estuary and since the beginning of Spring – 1st September - I have donned my Covertogs and swum for at least 10 minutes each day. The water is still cold here and its always a shock to the system for the first minute or so. But amazingly by the time I get out, I feel warmer than I did when I got in.

To understand the biology of this phenomenon, I heard an interview on RNZ about cold water swimming with public health expert Grant Schofield. Here is a link to the interview:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018810401/dive-in-the-benefits-of-cold-water-swimming

Schofield explains that the stress induced by the cold water helps turn "white fat" to "brown fat” and that brown fat is highly metabolically active and acts like a little internal heater. So that’s why I start to feel warm after a minute or 2 in the water.

I also learnt that the stress required to take the plunge is beneficial – the body learns to not only adapt to the stress but it improves the system.

"Stress, whether it be exercise, whether it be some time without food, whether it be hot or cold, means that this hugely adaptive system of humanity builds itself better than it was before.” (Schofield, RNZ)*

Although more research needs to be done, it seems that there are potentially multiple mental and physical health benefits of cold water swimming.

I’m super impressed in how it seems to have improved my health and well being. Its super cool!

PS Having the additional cover from Covertogs makes it a little less stressful getting from the warmth of the home to the edge of estuary, and it reduces the wind chill, but after that, you may as well be wearing a bikini (:

*Dive in! The benefits of cold-water swimming. From Nine To Noon, 10:05 am on 31 August 2021

24/09/2021

Covertogs now available in gorgeous new prints. Woop!

Covertogs offer stylish, contemporary women's swimwear. Sleeveless, cap & elbow sleeve tankini tops & more. One & two piece styles. NZ made. Shop online.

10/05/2020

Get back into your local swimming pool under Alert Level 2

10/05/2020

Dear Covertogs customers, we hope you and your loved ones are keeping well during these extraordinary times.
At Alert Level Two we expect public swimming pools will be opened. Many of us are looking forward to being able to swim again and for others swimming and/or aqua aerobics might become a new form of exercise. Swimming is one of the very best non-weight bearing exercise you can choose – excellent for dodgy knees and hips!
If you are concerned about contracting COVID-19 while swimming, the good news is that viruses don’t survive in chlorinated water; “…adherence to current recommended disinfection practice is sufficient to inactivate COVID-19 virus in chlorinated drinking water and swimming pools”.
Fortunately chlorine kills viruses but it won’t kill the Lycra in your Covertogs. The fabrics we use are either chlorine resistant or chlorine proof.

Covertogs would love to help you get back in the water. For more cover more confidence go to www.covertogs.co.nz

27/11/2019

This week's feedback:
Hi Karen,
I have just received the package which is amazing considering we are rural delivery. Very impressive!
Thank you so much the Covertogs….they both fit perfectly and I am very happy with them, however, I would like to place an order (if you do that) for the below knee pants in Small. I think you said sometime next year.
Thank you again….I am very impressed not only with your service but the Covertogs as well. I should have ordered them when I first learnt about them (mid-winter) and might have been lucky enough to get the below knee pants. Moral of the story….don’t put these things off!!! Kind regards" (28/11/2019)

20/11/2019

This week's Customer feedback: "Hello Karen. Just to say another week in the pool and yet more nice messages from fellow club members about my covertogs one-piece. They love the fabric and especially the colour mix...The only negative has been the neckline - slightly high they suggest...I'm sure this isn't an issue but for what it's worth...I really love the one piece and am hoping for some beach time soon to try it there! Thanks so much for the opportunity... sincerely," (15/11/2019)

14/11/2019

Some more customer feedback: "Dear Karen, The [one-piece] garment arrived very swiftly on Friday, thank you, and this morning I went to my aqua aerobics class in it. I had many most favourable comments, many more than when I appeared in my two piece/s which is a real compliment to you, for impact! It is a very well made and designed garment so many congratulations to you for your perseverance in getting it so. How does it perform in the water? Yes, a better feel, given that with the two piece the top did tend to rise during action in the pool! So I believe this to be a better garment for active people doing what I mostly do. It felt very good indeed. I will certainly wear it at the beach in the coming months as another great love is swimming in the sea! My very sincere thanks for the chance to be part of your very generous trial. If you would like I am very happy to comment again as time passes. Very sincerely," (4/11/2019)

02/11/2019

The new Covertogs One piece have been flying off the racks - our customers are giving them lots of love. Thank you!

31/10/2019

Covertogs Feedback of the Week
"Good evening, My Covertogs [one piece] have arrived and fit beautifully thank you. I love the colour and how they look so slimming on. Simply brilliant. With kind regards" (30/10/2019)