Can a person die of dehydration from one day of high intensity work out in hot weather?


Low humidity?

 

Yes At 95 degrees F and 90% humidity the air feels as if it is 150 degrees F

At low humidity your body will stay cooler longer a your perspiration is more efficient but you will still dry out quickly/

http://www.nsis.org/weather/heatindex.ht…

I’ve worked in summer heat in inland California. On one very warm day I drank over 4 gallons of liquids (water, soda, etc) Just to remain reasonably hydrated. I did not have to use the restroom once during that 10 hour workday. 4 gallons of water is equal to 32 pounds of water. Even after drinking that much, I lost 5 pounds by the end of the work day.

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