MURFREESBORO, TN – While the name of the event has changed, you’ll still get the same exhilarating feeling when you begin your year with a splash! The cold-natured Polar Bear is being dropped from the title of the annual swim, and organizers are simply calling it “Plunge.” There is also an increase in discussions about the health benefits associated with such a chilly dip. Kyle Goss with the local Parks and Recreation office shared with WGNS that icy water has been utilized in the sports industry for years after games, scrimmages and workouts.…

This year’s event at Sports*Com is designed to invigorate your mind and body and is receiving the tagline “Plunge into Fitness.” Thomas Laird, Assistant Director for the Parks, has taken the plunge multiple times and cannot deny the feeling he gets when making the jump into the frigid water… Scheduled for Saturday, February 1st, from 8 AM to Noon, this exciting day promises to be filled with a variety of activities for everyone in the community. But the highlight of the event will undoubtedly be the highly anticipated cold plunge into the Sports*Com outdoor pool, which will take place at 11 AM.

The day of the Plunge will begin with 15-minute samplings of classes, all geared towards colder weather… That was Lynn Caldwell with the parks. The event will also feature an outdoor Fun Run, providing an invigorating way to get your heart pumping while enjoying the fresh air. And when you’re ready for a breather, there will be plenty of snacks and activities to keep the energy high and the fun rolling.

Join in on the fun at Sports*Com on February 1st for the Plunge into Fitness event. Bring your friends and family and make some waves together in health and wellness! For more information, visit the parks website at MurfreesboroParks.com or contact Sports*Com directly.