Deep - A short film about wild swimming
How can wild swimming improve and maintain your mental fitness. 'DEEP' follows three members of the Military community as they document why they use this form of exercise to improve mental health and optimise wellbeing. Michael Coates, Des Fraser and Nathan Jones from the Declassified Network swim in 13 different locations in 24 hours. These included the Thames, Bedfont Lakes (The Haven), Clevedon marine lake, Durdle door, Lulworth cove, Dancing ledge and Shepperton open water swimming lake. We also welcomed singer, musician and friend JP Cooper onto the trip. Why is wild and open water swimming so good for wellbeing and what makes it the perfect tool to build our mental fitness? Find out here. More information: Des Fraser is a former Royal Engineer, SAS(R) and lover of the mountains. Nathan Jones is an RAF pilot, Invictus games gold medalist and ex-professional athlete. Michael Coates is a former soldier, firefighter and current Lululemon Ambassador. To listen to more please search Declassified on all podcast platforms or visit declassified.network Socials: @declassnetwork @michael__coates @des_fraser @nathanrainbowjones Filmed by Thread Films -

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