The Importance of Sweat
Sweat. It’s not just a sign of a good workout! Sweat is so important for our body’s daily functioning and for overall health. Read this post to find out more about the benefits of sweating regularly!
One the things I love about power yoga is how every class is different. Sure there is a basic flow and foundation that is followed each time, but you never truly know what is going to come next. One thing you can count on in every class however, is SWEAT. Buckets and buckets of it. And me? I’m a major sweater as it is! I’ve even had yoga or workout class instructors comments on how efficient I am at cooling my body! ;) So even though sweat is sort of gross in a sense, it’s actually so important for us and has a lot of healthy benefits as well. Today, we’re talking about the importance of sweat. Plus I am sharing a Kettlebell workout you can do at home or next time you’re at the gym.
What is Sweat?
Humans have two types of sweat glands, eccrine (feet, palms, forehead) and the apocrine (armpits, genitals). Believe it or not, we are sweating ALL THE TIME (whether we know it or not). Sweating is our bodies way of distributing heat that is created by our metabolism and muscles. Sweat occurs due to stress, exercise, or heat. The body can adjust the level of sweat production depending on the situation you are in but it is always working to cool your body and keep it at homeostasis.
Promotes healthy circulation:
When you sweat, your heart rate increases and so does circulation of the blood. When the sweat glands on your skin start producing liquid, they drive blood flow to the skin and initiate the circulatory system.Removes toxins:
Sweat contains all sorts of compounds from your body, including harmful toxins like metals. Toxins that are located deep within the skin are pushed to the surface when you begin sweating and are rid from the body.Helps fight sickness:
The detoxifying nature of sweat can boost your immune system and make it stronger for fighting against common ailments. Also, sweat contains a nitrite which acts as an antibacterial and anti-fungal on the skin.Lowers body temperature:
Sweat is the body’s in house way of regulating temperature. Especially important during exercise, sweating helps your body manage excess heat and keep your core internal temperature from rising too quickly or too high.Promotes healthier, clearer skin:
Sweating opens up your pores and thus reduces the chances of them becoming clogged with bacteria or dirt. Sweating works against blackhead and acne formation.Speeds healing:
Sweating increases your metabolic processes and thus stimulates your immune system. Sweating is your body’s way of healing itself when you are a sick or injured. And now that you know why sweat is important and beneficial….time to get down to doing it! Get yourself nice and sweaty with this quick kettlebell workout.
Let me know if you give that workout a try! Here are 24 more AT HOME WORKOUTS TO TRY!
Have a great day….and get SWEATY!
Are you a heavy sweater?
What’s your favorite way to work up a sweat?
Are you a hot weather or a cold weather person?
Talk soon,
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Makes me feel better for looking a hot mess after my workouts! Thanks :)
No problem!! Sweat on! Lol
Great post! I am always the one with the buckets of sweat pouring off of her in fitness class. Now I know that isn’t a bad thing. Sharing!
Thank you so much Katie!!
great workouts! pinned to try!
Thanks Lindsay!!!
I don’t know if I would say that I’m a heavy sweater but I definitely sweat a lot on hot runs and at hot yoga! I love it though!
Same here! The sweatier the better!
Yes, I’m a big time sweater! My favorite way is running–and I definitely prefer cooler weather–it gets super hot in Austin though so I have to just embrace it!
I’m a hot weather girl myself!! I’m sure if love Austin’s weather!!
I knew sweat was important but had no idea it was for all these reasons! Thanks for sharing!
No problem!!
Pinned both the workouts…can’t wait to try them
Yay! Thank you!!
I am definitely a hot weather person. And I do sweat a lot. I live in Trinidad so it is expected with the heat. My favourite way to work up a sweat is by taking a spin class. :) #sitsblogging
Awesome post! I love the feeling of sweat dripping off me after a good workout. It just makes it feel so satisfying !
Definitely! Love working up a good sweat!!
Very interesting. There is a whole lot more to sweating than just the pit stains;)
Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
Haha yes! There is a lot more to sweat than that!
That core crusher workout looks awesome!! Pinning it for a speedy workout. I’m a super-cold person, so I love working out so I can warm up in the winter. It feels SO good to sweat :) !
xxMeah
Yes totally agree with you there! No better way to warm up than with a workout!
Woah I didn’t know it even helps with your immune system; I’m seriously just so amazed at God and how He made sweat a gift too, something that our bodies need! This is pretty incredible Kaila; thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks Em! I am so happy you liked the post!
I was on a workout hiatus the past few months for no good reason(ha!), but now I am back on track and SO happy to be sweating again! ;) Awesome post!!
Thank you so much!!
I am most definitely a cold weather person who does not like to sweat. It makes me need a shower! #merrymonday
I am the TOTAL opposite!! I looooove hot weather.
Very interesting. My goal for the upcoming month is to start incorporating more exercise and this is a great motivator to get good and sweaty!
Thanks! Hope you’re successful with your goal!
I was just reading a post about Easter and all of the sweets.
When I misread your title, I thought it was another article about the benefits of sweets.
My bad.
Time for me to start sweating out some of that excess sugar and stored fat to get ready for summer.
I’ll start with a brisk walk around the neighbourhood because the kettle weights are too much for me at this time.
When the gym reopens, I can work my way up to something more strenuous.
Yes just do what you can right now!! :)