The main purpose of sweating is to regulate body temperature. You run
your body heats up as a result of thermal reaction. if the surrounding
environment is such that the body needs to put a lid on the heat buildup
you sweat.
In the cold of winter there is less of a need to hold down heat thus you
don't "need" to sweat as such. Often you do because the clothes being
worn to prevent "freezer and/or wind burn" will restrict the body from
being able to utilize the cooler air and the body will start to sweat.
Once this starts if the sweat is allowed to stay on the skin surface, it
can still do its thing to lower the body temperature and result in a
nasty chill which can result in the body throwing the muscles into an
even nastier spasms in an attempt to raise the body temp back to a
normal state.
There is no evidence that sweating removes toxins, cleans the pores, or
any thing else, except perhaps upsetting the natural balance of
electrolytes in the system.
On the other hand, the process of acclimating to "the heat" includes
putting the sweat glands to use.
I have always suspected that for me there is a natural degree of
satisfaction from heavy sweating while exercising as a sign of real
effort.
Ignoramus27451 said:In summer, I tend to sweat a lot when running. No problem with that,
as I enjoy it. In winter, I have a choice: I can either dress warmly,
and sweat, or dress lightly, and not sweat. Which is more healthful?
Is there some value to sweating? Any thoughts?thanks
i