Does sweating burn calories?

This is an automatically translated article.

Sweating is the body's natural way of regulating body temperature. The nature of sweating will not burn calories from the body, but activities that increase body temperature such as exercise are one of the ways to help burn calories from the body.

1. Body sweating phenomenon

Sweating is the body's natural way of regulating body temperature. It does this by releasing water and salt, which evaporate to help cool you down.
Sweating by itself doesn't burn a measurable amount of calories, but sweating out enough fluid will cause you to lose water weight. However, it was only a temporary loss. After rehydrating by drinking water or eating, you will immediately regain the lost weight.

2. How many calories will your sweat burn?

Some claim sweaty activities like Bikram yoga allow you to burn up to 1,000 calories per hour – but this claim could be false. One study found that during 90 minutes of Bikram yoga, women burned an average of 330 calories and men burned 460 calories.
However, you will also burn your body's calories doing activities where you don't sweat much or little. For example, you'll continue to burn calories when swimming, lifting weights, or exercising in cold environments like winter.
However, perspiration can be a way to measure your intensity or how hard you work in certain types of exercise. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends healthy adults get 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise — or enough to sweat while continuing to talk — five days a week.

3. Why do some people sweat more than usual?

How much you sweat is based on many factors, including:
Genetics Environmental factors Age Level of exercise Weight Among these factors, your weight and fitness level will has the most effect on the amount of sweat you sweat during exercise. Your body needs to use more energy to function with a higher weight. This leads to more sweating as there is more body mass to cool down.
The better you are, the faster you sweat. That's because the body becomes more efficient at regulating temperature. Sweating earlier means your body can cool down faster. This allows you to train for longer periods of time at a more rigorous pace.

4. What are the benefits of perspiration?

The main benefit of sweating is to cool down body temperature. Some other benefits of perspiration may include:
Healthier skin. Intense exercise helps blood circulate throughout the body. This allows oxygen and nutrients to circulate and nourish the skin cells. Challenge yourself. If you sweat while exercising, you may be doing exercises that are appropriate for your fitness level to challenge yourself. But if you feel dizzy or extremely tired or in pain, you're trying too hard.

5. Are there any risks to sweating?

5.1 Dehydration If you sweat, you are more likely to lose water. Hot or humid weather increases sweating. For every pound of sweat you lose, remember to drink a quart of water. Don't wait until you feel thirsty to start hydrating your body. Instead, carry a water bottle with you and drink it regularly throughout your workout.
Severe dehydration can be dangerous. Get medical help right away for these symptoms:
Extreme exhaustion or confusion Dizziness when you stand that doesn't go away after a few seconds Not urinating for eight hours Weak pulse Rapid pulse Convulsions Loss of consciousness 5.2 Increased sweating If you regularly sweat excessively, you may have a condition called hyperhidrosis. See your doctor if sweating disrupts your daily routine. Also, check with your doctor if you have night sweats for no apparent reason or you are suddenly sweating excessively.
Get medical help right away if sweating with:
Fever of 104°F (40°C) or higher Chest pain Shortness of breath Tachycardia

6. How to burn calories safely

To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you take in. About 3,500 calories are equivalent to 1 pound of fat. So you need to burn 3,500 more calories than you consume to lose 1 pound.
The best way to achieve a healthy weight is to adopt an active lifestyle. Eating a healthy diet full of foods and exercising regularly (up to five days a week, about 30 minutes) are the best ways to reach your weight loss goals safely. whole.
Sweating helps to lose weight quickly. Wrestlers and racehorses need to reach a certain weight to compete using this technique.
However, the calorie loss is negligible and this is not a healthy way to lose weight overall. One study found that athletic performance in women was negatively affected by rapid weight loss caused by saunas, but more research is needed.
If you are trying to lose weight, gradual weight loss is the healthiest way. Eat a healthy diet of whole foods and exercise regularly. Your doctor can also help create a plan that works best for your lifestyle.

Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.

Reference source: healthline.com