Sweat (ing)

we all do it and especially in the summer as we walk or exercise outdoors. there are many benefits in sweating that you might not be aware of so think of it as a good thing. look how many people are doing bikram yoga these days. and the availability of dry fit clothing to avoid that dripping,
clinging feeling also helps when temps are high.
    but first of all what is sweat? sweat is just  water, sodium, chloride and potassium. the average person sweats about 4 cups worth a day although we are all different and it depends on how hydrated one is. of course the reason we sweat is to cool down our body's core temperature. usually the more fit we are the less we sweat but how much or little we sweat does not indicate how many calories we are burning.
    some of the added benefits include: pain is eased as endorphins are increased, toxins such as alcohol are removed from our bodies, blood circulation is increased and the risk of kidney stones may be lowered.
    all good things and that is just the start. but remember to drink enough water throughout out the day whether or not you are sweating. although i hope you are-by choice!