Is sweating a good thing?
Sweating often gets bad rap. And much of it is well deserved. Yes, it can cause embarrassing body odour and leave annoying stains on your favorite clothes. It’s not all bad, though.
Which is great news, given that the average person produces about a quart of sweat a day without even trying. Add in a few workouts and that figure can creep up to 11 liters of sweat a day. From just one person.
Sounds a lot, doesn’t it? But we’re here to say, it’s no bad thing – so don’t sweat it.
LET’S BREAK DOWN THE BENEFITS OF BUILDING UP A SWEAT
Sweat is your body’s built-in air conditioning system
Made up of mainly fluid and salt, sweat is released by your body, primarily to cool it, after physical activity.
You can sweat your way to a healthier you
Keeping active boosts your body’s production of good cholesterol and improves blood flow. This, in turn, can help reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and other health problemsOpens in a new window.
Get positively good vibes from working up a sweat
While you’re working out, your body releases chemicals called endorphinsOpens in a new window. They trigger positive feelings in the body, making you feel happier and more energized. They’ve also been known to help with stress and anxiety.
Sweating gives your skin glowing results
Being active can be great for your skin, tooOpens in a new window. It boosts your circulation and delivers more nutrients to your skin via increased blood flow. It can also stimulate the body’s production of collagen over time, helping your skin to appear plumper and healthierOpens in a new window.
Raise your metabolism while you relax in the sauna
Yes, ‘sweat baths’ like saunasOpens in a new windowand steam rooms are believed to have benefits, too. They can increase your pulse and metabolism, improve circulation and make your blood vessels more flexible. That’s on top of relieving sore, post-workout muscles. So, grab that towel and get your sweat on.
CAN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING?
Working up a sweat can be good. But if you feel you’re sweating too much during or after exercise, you may want to try an antiperspirant from the Degree® range with MotionSense®. It’s made with our patented encapsulated fragrance technology and activated by movement, keeping you dry with bursts of freshness as you move.
