What Happens to Your Body When You Swim in Cold Water

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Cold water swimming does something unexpected to your body every single time Have you ever jumped into cold water — what did it feel like after?

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The second you hit cold water, your body panics. The gasp reflex fires — you inhale hard, heart rate spikes. But around 90 seconds in, the panic fades — and a strange calm sets in. Follow for more on what your body's actually capable of.