The More Fit You Are, The More You Sweat! That’s According To An Expert On Sweat (3 of 4)

People who are workout more often sweat more since their bodies have adapted to their routines

Other studies have found that subjects with a large amount of experience in fitness are more inclined to sweat more, especially when it involves exercise that tests your endurance. The reason is simple: your body anticipates that you’re about to engage in rigorous activity from the warming up stage, and immediately springs into action to keep you cool by generating sweat.

Dr. Baker notes that if exercise is a regular routine for you, your body adapts as well and makes sure your body temperature is well regulated. It does this by sweating sooner, which keeps you from heating up to dangerous levels.

When an athlete has a high degree of training, they can keep up the intensity of their workouts for longer periods, which also results in more sweat.

As for which athletes are the sweatiest, according to Dr. Baker the answer is endurance runners, although American football players are a close second due to their size and the helmet and pad requirements.

Drinking Water is Very Important Pre- and Post Workout

When you sweat, you lose fluids and electrolytes (such as sodium and potassium) which need to be replenished so that you don’t dehydrate. The most simple way to determine whether or not you are properly hydrated is by looking at the color of your urine. If it’s dark (or you aren’t urinating enough), it’s a sure sign that you are not getting enough water. This is why it is important to drink plenty of fluids before you start the workout.

This is often a problem with athletes, who don’t stop to consider the importance of hydrating until they actually suffer from the consequences. No matter who you are — a professional athlete or somebody who exercises in intervals — making sure you’re drinking plenty of water is key right from the start.