What happens to your body when you swim in cold water

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What cold water actually does to your body in the first 60 seconds Have you ever jumped into cold water — what did it feel like?

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The second you hit cold water, your body panics. Your lungs gasp — that's cold shock, involuntary. But within about sixty seconds, your body adapts and calms right down. Follow along — more wild body facts every week.