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What causes the smell of ammonia when you work out and how do you stop it?

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  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    lyndseyryan511 wrote: »
    I doubt this could be it because youre a man but the woman that mentioned it happened to her after returning to running after a pregnancy makes me think it MIGHT be related possibly? I noticed this same smell when I was pregnant with my 3rd baby, went away after pregnancy, returned while prego with my 4th, now occasionally after working out, heavy cleaning day, whatever I'll notice it. I researched a lot on the matter and found out that the smell of urine can give a strong ammonia smell. Happens of course from weak bladder leaking trace amounts throughout the day or a hard workout. Just thought I would mention it just in case :)

    Thanks. I had a c-section so haven't had any issues with that. Or at least not that I am aware of.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I also realize I'm not getting it any more and my fitness has gotten better.
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