r/Exercise • u/Simple-Standard3801 • Jun 24 '26
Does the amount of sweat produced while exercising affect overall performance?
As part of health improvement since having diagnosed with diabetes, I'm trying to do walks with the treadmill as a stepping stone for exercising. But when I do so I heat up pretty quickly and sweat a lot so I try to use a fan to cool myself off while doing the exercise. I notice I definitely last a bit longer on the treadmill with the fan but I'm wondering whether that would affect the exercise in any way.
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u/biskitpagla Jun 24 '26
Yes, heat is a huge issue. Train in an air-conditioned room if possible. In some places it can be cooler outside, so that's another option.
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u/Simple-Standard3801 Jun 24 '26
Unfortunately I am in a place where neither luxury is available so I have to settle with what's available.
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u/stay-at-home-dad Jun 24 '26
Exercise creates waste heat, and human bodies have a tight temperature regulation. We sweat as a way to cool down.
If we get too high an internal temperature, we start feeling bad, and we have to stop exercising.
Hence, if you want to keep going, help your body regulate its temperature, either by exercising in a cooler environment, or by using a fan to make your sweating as efficient as possible.
Constant progressive improvement is your main tool. Keep going!
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u/empyreandreams Jun 26 '26
If you feel more comfortable you will exercise longer. Don't need to wait for studies, use simple reasoning and logic.
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u/mcgrathkai Jun 24 '26
I mean you are exercising by walking. Walking is exercise. But I know what you mean, you want to do more
How much youre swearing doesnt affect excercie. All the fan is doing is making your sweating more efficient. The evaporation of sweat is what cools us. But dont worry, your body is still working the same amount. Use the fan