However, I would think that not sweating one drop after running for 1/2 hour would be cause for alarm.

I'm so glad you posted this. I'm not one to sweat, I glisten! I've always thought you were burning more calories if you sweat more! Glad to know all my effort is not for nothing!

I agree with fleurfairy - I would be worried if someone didn't sweat on a half hour run. Even if you're power walking/jogging you should get a bit of a "glisten" I would think. Granted, this is coming from someone who sweats, but still.

I knew the answer to this already, but oh how I wish more sweat meant more calorie burn! I'm dripping wet practically before my heart rate starts going up.

Good to know Fit! Thanks!

i agree as well, fleurfairy.... could mean you are dehydrated if you arent sweating.

I agree with Jdeprima, I sweat so bad I wish I was burning more calories, that would be nice!

I've heard that fitter people start sweating sooner, and sweat more. Of course, every individual's physiology is different, some are just prone to sweat more than others. So "sweating more" and "sweating sooner" is all relative to the individual--don't compare your perspiration to others!

I've read this too linsita. As a person's fitness level increases so does the body's ability to maintain homeostasis. So when the body's internal temperature slightly increases, the body will sweat to cool down.

I have a slightly elevated body temperature all the time, so I'm a sweater. *sigh* I always wanted to be one of those girls who looks flawless while jogging, but it never turns out that way. One of many reasons I stopped running in the gym and took it outside.

I think it also depends on how much water you drink daily. I sweat more now that I drink more water.

Sometimes, I sweat a lot and sometimes I don't sweat as much. It depends on the outside temperature, what I'm wearing, etc. I do notice though, that I sweat more than my husband does when we bike together. Maybe it's because my body recognizes that it's about to do some serious work, so it starts cooling off right away.

seriously if it makes no difference then what gives!!! i'm a a pretty little girl.....but no matter what hand to god whether its running or biking or whatever i ALWAYS sweat MORE than anybody else around me at the gym INCLUDING the big men!!! ick i wish it was worth something lol

Good to know!

I've always been curious about this! Thanks Fit

I know this, BUT I still love to be drenched because it's that mental feeling of a successful workout.

When I am fit I sweat more than when I am less than fit. I am not losing more calories but it is one of my benchmarks of my fitness.

Now I know...

Such an interesting post. I often view it as a measurement of how much I raised my heartrate - but I'm sure it is different for everyone...