Sweat It Out....

You are probably thinking, 'really a blog about sweating'?

I cant help it, i love looking in the mirror after a workout (i know, that sounds so vain) and seeing the after glow of a great workout. Not only do you feel amazing because you just put in time and effort to better yourself physically, but have you ever noticed the natural pink cheeks, or the glimmer on your face? Sweating is truly one of my favorite parts of working out. Not only does it confirm that you just pushed your body to cry some fat but there's also many other great things that happens when your body sweats.

By the way as im editing this blog im sitting on my living room floor sipping on a glass of ice water cooling down from an amazing Saturday run. The weather is finally promising the sunshine of spring and it makes me soo happy :)

One of my favorite places to stop and enjoy the scenery during my runs

What Is Sweat Exactly?

 Sweat is the body’s cooling system when the body becomes overheated, by fever or exercise. Liquid made of mostly water mixed with salt and small amounts of waste is secreted through small sweat glands on the skin’s surface. As the liquid settles on the skin’s surface and begins to evaporate, it cools the body.

Why its so great to Sweat...

When we sweat, we breathe faster, our heart works more, along with improved circulation and a metabolism boost. 

• One of my favorite things about sweating is how it benefits our skin. During excersize our pores open and any dirt or impurities on the surface layers of the skin have a chance to exit. 
• Sweating regularly helps to achieve softer and smoother skin.
• Our immune system also benefits from sweating. When the body heats up, it generates more white blood cells which in return strengthens your immune system.
• Because your circulation is increased during sweating, many of the toxins and impurities are able to exit your body by way of your open skin pores.
• If you are sweating during a workout it means your body is burning up calories..Yeah Baby :)
• When you sweat, your body’s muscles are warmed up by humidity and heat. This helps to release the stress and fatigue brought on by muscle tension.
• Sweating can also rid the body of harmful substances like alcohol, cholesterol and salt.
• Research as found that as much as thirty percent of the body’s wasted is eliminated through sweat.

So here is my challenge to you, make it a goal everyday this week to break a sweat doing a physical activity. Whether its taking a brisk walk, taking a zumba class, lifting weights, or going for a two mile run...

... and now that its Spring whip out that bicycle, dust off the cobwebs, and go for a ride to the grocery store. 

Or walk in place during your favorite show, nothing like sitting down for an hour or two, when you could be burning calories with a simple movement. (ps- yes im watching saved by the bell in the above picture:))

GET YOUR SWEAT ON :)

I am so excited to share with you my tips, tricks, and knowledge iv learned along the way..because lets face it ladies..ignorance is not bliss..and KNOWLEDGE = WILL POWER!

Philippians 4:13 I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.

Thank You for reading, Many more blogs to come, Sarah Hupp.