Does sweating equal a good workout?

Does sweating equal a good workout?

Episode 42 | 10/15/2019 | #Truth Tuesday

Short answer: not necessarily.

Long answer: Sweating is a way for your body to cool off. Heck, I sweat when I eat buffalo wings (I'm getting a mild jaw workout, but not much else). Some people sweat a whole lot without a ton of work, and some people barely sweat. It also depends on the environment. You'll likely (and should) sweat more in hotter environments.

If you enjoy workouts in more heat (like hot yoga) than that is ok. But the heat isn't making the training better, just harder. But, if that is what keeps you going and consistent, go for it! I would recommend you drink plenty of fluids before/during/after to minimize dehydration (fruit/veggies are good too) and that you are getting adequate salt intake from your diet.

Some people think that the sweating factor means that the training was good. It could have been good training, but the sweating isn't really a good indicator of this fact. As I tend to say, focus on your consistency and enjoyment of the activity, not the sweat.

Have a good one!

Nick