Sweating

AubreySue81

I'll start off by saying that I'm one of those people who sweats a lot when I exercise. I mean I'm dripping when I'm done. If I'm not, then I feel like I haven't done enough. Lol. But last night in class one of the ladies said to me "You look like you've just taken a shower! But, that's good. That means you are healthy."

I wasn't really sure if that was true or not, so I decided to do a little research online this morning. Because we all know you must believe everything that's online :laugh: (I kid, of course). I did come across this website that explained it quite well: http://www.no-iron-fitness.com/excessive-sweating-exercise.html

Here is a little excerpt from it:

"The harder you train, the more chances you'll have excessive sweating during exercise which means, in most average healthy adults that your body is becoming more efficient at cooling itself down.

Take a look at athletes. Anyone remember Micheal Jordan? That guy would sweat buckets. For some reason people think that the more you sweat the less physically conditioned you are, which isn't the case.

Exercise and Sweat

I have a client who's been with me for about a year, and when she first started it was hard for her to get a good sweat going. She had never really done any sort of physical fitness before so her body wasn't very efficient at cooling itself down because it never really had too.

Fast forward to today, and not only does she drip but she starts sweating during the warm up, which is a great sign of an efficient body at work."

I thought it was an interesting read and just wanted to pass along some information.

jordanreddick

When I am done with my workout I look like I poured water on myself, it seems gross, but makes me feel like I got something out of the hour or so of cardio. I also have started not turning on the air in the truck when I leave, to keep the sweat going a bit longer and get out some more unwanted sodium before getting home to wash it off.

camelgirlmn

I always feel good after a workout and I sweat my butt off. But if I dont sweat I feel that my workout was in sufficieent. Thanks for sharing!!!

patchesgizmo

then I have always been healthy, because I have always sweated. Wow, who would have thunk. roflmao! I have noticed I sweat more and more these days. I have a hard time trying to keep my glasses on my face.

AubreySue81

I always feel good after a workout and I sweat my butt off. But if I dont sweat I feel that my workout was in sufficieent. Thanks for sharing!!!

Exactly! My favorite quote of the moment: "Unless you puke, faint, or die - keep going!" - Jillian Michaels. It's a bit extreme, but reminds me to keep striving for progress.

dawnitalinn

I know when I am getting a work out because I am sweating, I don't look like I have taken a shower in it but sure is a good gauge that you are doing something right. Remember with all that sweat to hydrate yourself, otherwise you will be in a world of hurt!

shanice_22

When I *was* working out and I went to boxercise classes I would be dripping with sweat during that.

That's very interesting to know though, so when I do start my work outs again, if I'm pouring with sweat I'll know why haha :-P

mdmcmillen

I'm a swimmer and I can easily lose a pound of water weight in the pool after a two mile swim. Sometimes more

RedVelvetCurls

I've been doing Walk Away The Pounds super challenge while holding weights, and sometimes I sweat so much my weights nearly fly right out of my hands! I feel accomplished when I've been sweating.

Azdak

Small quibble: increased sweating (relative to the individual) can be a sign of increased fitness, not necessarily better health.

Cheeessseee

I love the idea of getting a good sweat on and really knowing that I busted my *kitten*.... ie did a 7mile run last night and my ENTIRE shirt was soaked.....

It was funny toward the end I noticed a little bit that was dry, and told myself this whole thing needs to be soaked! I made it within the last mile of my run..... nice NSV if you ask me...

pinthin87

I wasn't always a good sweat-er, probably because my physical activity was limited. Now I am part of the drenched crew...good to know my body is really burning!

boelyn

Really interesting, thanks for posting

coopersmom2006

I swear when I workout the sweat starts at the back of my head and starts running like a faucet! I'm a BIG time sweater now too. It's insane.

AmyLRed

this makes sense. I always deemed myself "not a sweater" and while, these days i dont exactly sweat buckets, i do sweat and need a shower after my workouts!

ebenso1

My friend and I were just discussing this very thing! I sweat so bad when I work out! More than in the beginning. This helps, it makes sense. Of course, I always just say that sweat is just your fat crying! Mine cries a lot!

Articeluvsmemphis

thanks. sweat is grossly appealing to me, haha

Sarah_Joy

So if I sweat even when I'm not working out I must be super-healthy, huh? (I kid. I have a medical condition--I sweat even when shivering cold.) But take it from a girl with hyperhidrosis: Make sure you replenish those electrolytes you sweat out along with the water so you don't get sick!

MamaAlbright

Totally agree. If I aint sweating than I aint working hard enough. Im like you I drip sweat when Im done with a workout and even though its gross, its also a very good feeling.

MeliciousGibson

It kind of sucks in a way, though...

The AC at work has been out for the last 3 months. It used to be that I was just hot and would "glisten". Now, however, I have sweat running down me and making these lovely marks on my dress shirts!

AubreySue81

Small quibble: increased sweating (relative to the individual) can be a sign of increased fitness, not necessarily better health.

Agreed.

AubreySue81

My friend and I were just discussing this very thing! I sweat so bad when I work out! More than in the beginning. This helps, it makes sense. Of course, I always just say that sweat is just your fat crying! Mine cries a lot!

LMAO! Fat crying...I love this one!

iplayoutside19

How much you sweat has more to do with genetics than anything. I also get the feeling of accomplishment when everything I have on is soaked. However, in the end, how much you sweat has more to do with your body and atmosphereic conditions than effort or calorie burn.

Last night I loaded our camping stuff into the back of my truck. My shirt was drenched when I was done. Six months ago I ran 30 minutes into a cold north wind and all of my clothes were dry. Which burned more calories?

krisiepoo

I say when I'm sweating, that it's my fat cells crying because they're saying good-bye and do you notice all those stupid fat cells leaving?

I sweat like mad... I love it! Makes me feel like I've accomplished something!

AubreySue81

I love the idea of getting a good sweat on and really knowing that I busted my *kitten*.... ie did a 7mile run last night and my ENTIRE shirt was soaked.....

It was funny toward the end I noticed a little bit that was dry, and told myself this whole thing needs to be soaked! I made it within the last mile of my run..... nice NSV if you ask me...

Good for you!! And that is a great NSV!

I have to admit that I'm jealous of your running. Lol. My shins (splints) at the moment are not letting me run. But, that's ok. My passion right now seems to be my Fighter Fitness class. I hope to one day do a 2nd Half Marathon, and eventually a Full Marathon.

scottb81

When I am done with my workout I look like I poured water on myself, it seems gross, but makes me feel like I got something out of the hour or so of cardio. I also have started not turning on the air in the truck when I leave, to keep the sweat going a bit longer and get out some more unwanted sodium before getting home to wash it off.

The better shape you get in the less sodium your sweat will contain. That's another effect of increased efficiency.

KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON

Thanks for posting, just last week I started sweating more and knew I normally don't but did feel that my workout was better because I started sweating more. I love it when someone (you this time ) post something that I've just been thinking about and I get answer. Thanks again.

BrianSharpe

I must have a very efficient cooling system then!

AubreySue81

Thanks for posting, just last week I started sweating more and knew I normally don't but did feel that my workout was better because I started sweating more. I love it when someone (you this time ) post something that I've just been thinking about and I get answer. Thanks again.

No problem. It's funny how that works sometimes isn't it?

There are times that I'll be having a "trying" day, and suddenly I will come across a quote that motivates me and gets me going again. They always find me when I need them.

michelec64

Yep, I'm also one of those folks who doesn't feel like it's a good workout unless my t-shirt is soaking wet. I'll never be mistaken for one of those ladies at the gym who are just there to look pretty.

manhn1

During the winter, my gym is cold and I run on the treadmill with a sweatshirt. During the summer, it gets so hot and I start sweating after a few minutes. My incline and speed are basically the same. I don't think sweat means you are working harder or less.