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No Sweat: Four Ways to Quit Overheating and Start Looking Hot
It's sweltering out, and no matter what you do, you are gonna get sweaty, which also means stinky. Little old Southern ladies dust on loads of scented talcum powder to absorb and deodorize body sweat, but I can't say that it's the best modern solution to the problem. Instead, I've come up with a few forward-thinking tips to help you nip the sweat monster in the bud, so keep reading.
Can You Sweat These Facts?
Whether you love it or hate it, working up a sweat is a natural part of working out. But do you know what's going on in your body when you perspire? Take my quiz and see if you can sweat the facts about sweating.
You Asked: Is It Unhealthy to Wear Antiperspirant While Exercising?
Dear Fit,
I'm a big fan of wearing antiperspirant because I don't want to be stinky. Recently though, a friend of mine told me it was unhealthy to wear it while exercising because antiperspirant prevents your body from naturally excreting harmful toxins. Is this true?
Sweating During a Workout: Love It or Hate It?
I love a good, sweaty workout. My drenched clothes are like a badge of honor after a particularly tough run or bike ride. While I embrace perspiration from exercise, some people simply hate getting sweaty for one reason or another.
His Sweat Tells a Woman He's "In the Mood"!
I've heard that some women love how their man smells after he works out, and it turns out that musty aroma might be telling you more than you think. According to a recent study, the scent of a man's perspiration can subconsciously tell a woman that he's "in the mood."
Researchers in this study asked 20 heterosexual men to stop wearing antiperspirant and other scented products for a few days.
During Exercise, Are You Drenched in Sweat?
When I exercise, I expect to sweat. It's all part of the reason I love to move. Sweating makes me feel like I've worked hard and am cleansing myself.
The Sweatiest Cities in America
In some places — not San Francisco, I can tell you that — it's hot outside. When the sun is blaring, a lot of us start dripping in sweat especially when we're working out. MSNBC is reporting that your city may make you extra sweatier than others, which means you should take extra caution to hydrate and drink electrolytes on your outdoor workouts this Summer.
You Asked: Does Sweating Mean You're Burning More Calories?
You're asking and I'm answering. . .
Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: Sweating Makes Me Breakout
Part of getting a good workout means that I sweat a lot. I don't necessarily need to be sopping wet like when I take a Bikram yoga class, but a little sweat makes me feel like I pushed myself.
The bad thing about sweating when you workout is that it can lead to breakouts, and not just on your face.
You Asked: Does Fitter Mean Sweatier?
I have a question: is the amount of sweat you produce at all related to how
physically fit you are? Since I have been working out consistently and am in good shape, the amount I sweat when exerting myself has dramatically increased. Is there any correlation?
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