Tag: Prolonged exposure

While many athletes limit their exposure to 10-15 minutes, staying too long in an ice bath can turn a therapeutic practice into a dangerous risk. Here’s what happens if you exceed 15 minutes in an ice bath, potentially leading to serious complications like hypothermia and frostbite.

According to research from Binghamton University, serious damage can occur to the outer layer of human skin after just 12 hours of continuous water immersion. This study helps answer the question of **how long can a human body sit in water** before experiencing significant health consequences, extending beyond the simple 'pruning' effect many are familiar with.