One weird sweaty question......

I, too, tend to sweat more after I've been doing the diet/exercise thing for awhile. I like to think it's because my metabolism is working higher than usual, because I'm forcing it into shape. Not too scientific, but that's my opinion.

the more athletic you become, the more efficient you are; and yes you will notice it more with everyday activity. part of the price of fitness.

for me thought it might be different than you guys i sweat all the time and waiting to see a throid expert when i get an appointment as this will make you sweat a lot more, but for most do sweat more after working out ect a cold shower often helps though :P even more if toms around i guess

I, too, tend to sweat more after I've been doing the diet/exercise thing for awhile. I like to think it's because my metabolism is working higher than usual, because I'm forcing it into shape. Not too scientific, but that's my opinion.

That makes sense to me!!

Per the American College of Sports Medicine Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription:

"The physiological limit to volume of sweat produced varies by state of acclimation, by aerobic fitness, and genetically among individuals. Acclimation is a physiological adjustment that occurs naturally in conjunction with repeated exposure to exercise performed in a different environment. Acclimation to a heat environment increases rate of sweating, shortens onset time, and conserves sodium. Resulting benefits include reduced cardiovascular strain and lower core temperature for the same level of heat stress. Most improvement occurs over the initial 3-5 days, with smaller additional improvements over the subsequent 2 to 7 days."

So, seeing as how we are enjoying the heat of summer, after only 3-5 days of exercise in a warm environment, your body will start to sweat more to maintain core temperature and put less of a strain on your heart to do it. This is actually a benefit because it means that you are less likely to suffer from heat illness. I'd still recommend drinking plenty of water to make up for water loss from the sweat though.