The More Fit You Are, The More You Sweat! That’s According To An Expert On Sweat

Have you ever got to the gym and found yourself surprised because you weren’t drenched in sweat after exercising? A lot of people assume there’s a link between how vigorous their workout was and how much they’re supposed to sweat.

Sweat can provide useful insight on how the human body responds to exercise

However, according to Dr. Lindsay Baker, an expert on perspiration at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, this is not actually true. According to the scientist, there are several factors that determine how much you sweat, and discovering the reasons for how and why people sweat can provide useful insight on how the human body responds to exercise and post workout recovery.

There does seem to be evidence that when an athlete exercises vigorously — in particular if they engage in endurance training such as long-distance running — they tend to sweat more and do so sooner.

Your overall fitness level can be measured by the amount you sweat, and this information can assist you in both pre-workout preparation and the recovery process when you finish.