The article discusses a recent incident involving influencer Roma Abdesselam, who left a hot yoga class after being discouraged from drinking water. This incident highlights the critical issue of hydration during hot yoga, particularly as the body experiences increased sweating and cardiovascular strain in steamy environments. Experts emphasize that staying hydrated is vital for body temperature regulation and overall performance, warning that limiting water intake can lead to serious physiological effects, such as reduced endurance and increased heart rate.
"The process of sweating is what's called a thermoeffector, or a physiological mechanism for controlling your body temp. Limiting fluid intake during this process may compromise your body's ability to dissipate heat."
"As plasma volume decreases, the body's ability to lose heat is compromised. A 150-pound person who loses three pounds during a 'hot' yoga class will experience increased heart rate and decreased blood volume, causing a loss of endurance."
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