Sweating is one of those unique aspects of bodybuilding that most people overlook. It can be a gauge of how you’re training, or simply of what genetics you have. It can cause problems for yourself and others, if precautions are not taken. Let’s further examine the phenomenon known as sweating in the gym.   The gauge Some trainers tend to assign value to a workout based upon how much sweating they did while training. While it’s often easy to see a guy soaked and say “that guy trains hard”, the amount a person sweats is usually determined mainly by room temperature, the amount of clothes worn, body fat percentage of the trainer, and genetics. Some people break a sweat climbing out of bed. Others, like the Fonz from the Happy Days series, can run 20 miles without breaking a sweat. As with balding and bone structure, the genetics lottery strikes again!   The Sauna Many bodybuilders spend time following their workout in the sauna, sweating out toxins. This can feel great, and is fine as long as you drink adequate water for recovery. One warning exists, however. If you use creatine, you should avoid the sauna at all costs!   On the gym floor Bodybuilders are notorious for leaving benches, dumbbells, barbells, and particularly aerobic equipment covered with their sweat. Make every effort to wear clothes which may grab up most of this sweat, and always clean up after yourself. You wouldn’t want to lie down in somebody else’s sweat, and they don’t want to find themselves in yours!   Hygiene People who sweat a great deal tend to have body odor that can be a bit unpleasant to those around them. When these people lift weights, the problem can compound, leading to a very uncomfortable situation. Shower frequently and bring along several t-shirts everywhere you go in order to alleviate this problem in the gym.

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Sweating is one of those unique aspects of bodybuilding that most people overlook. It can be a gauge of how you’re training, or simply of what genetics you have. It can cause problems for yourself and others, if precautions are not taken. Let’s further examine the phenomenon known as sweating in the gym.   The gauge

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