Not sweating

[Bronco0605 135]

When I go to the gym I usually walk two miles on the treadmill (35-40 mins) 15 minutes on the rowing machine , and also ride the stationary bike for 25 min, with some weights mixed in fr the upper body. I don;t sweat very much. It is really weird . I am exerting myself, I am breathing heavily , tired out when I am done and definitely feeling the exercise in my muscles, but I don't seem to sweat like others in the gym. My body shape and tone is really improving and I have lost 84 pounds since July 4th 2013. Is this as weird as I think it is?

[PdxMan 4,292]

Maybe, maybe not ... when you are in the middle of your workout, what is your heart rate? You can count the number of beats over 10 seconds, then multiply by 6. What is the value and what range is it in?

[Leepers 1,195]

I have a friend who's husband never sweats. It has something to with his sweat glands. He was active and never had a problem. I would just be sure you hydrate and don't overheat.

[scarlet333 386]

I know I am truly exerting myself when during cardio exercise I can not carry on a conversation. If I am unable to speak without a lot of huffing and puffing that usually is a level where I know I am working hard.

[HealthyNewMe 1,935]

I know I am truly exerting myself when during cardio exercise I can not carry on a conversation. If I am unable to speak without a lot of huffing and puffing that usually is a level where I know I am working hard.

Scarlet.... I wanted to tell you that I've been mixing up my elliptical workouts ever since I read one of your posts about how you switch things up. .... Bringing that cardio to a whole new level!

[scarlet333 386]

I know I am truly exerting myself when during cardio exercise I can not carry on a conversation. If I am unable to speak without a lot of huffing and puffing that usually is a level where I know I am working hard.

Scarlet.... I wanted to tell you that I've been mixing up my elliptical workouts ever since I read one of your posts about how you switch things up. .... Bringing that cardio to a whole new level!

Thanks HealthyNewMe. I am glad you are finding it challenging. I find going backwards harder on the elliptical than going forwards and try to do 4 minutues backward and 6 minutes forward for every 10 minutes. Of course changing intensity. I think when you keep changing and conquering something it uses different muscles and keeps your body guessing so its not just muscle memory.

[hk2013 3]

I've been having the same thing happen lately... working out intensely and only feeling dewy. When I was heavier, I sweat like crazy. But I know I should be drinking more Water in general.

Are you drinking enough Water during the day?

[Bronco0605 135]

Usually around 70-80 ounces. I wonder if it's my medication.

[angelface211 3]

I don't sweat a lot either. I have a very low heart rate so I have to get it up very high before I break a sweat. You can get a heart rate monitor to make sure you are in your target fat burning zone. Drink plenty of fluids and you should be fine. You're losing weight so you must be doing something right. Keep up the good work!