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Less Sweat? Intensity Measured by Heart Rate, Not Sweat

2/16/2025

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Sweating during workouts can be misleading, as Sam Quinn from Nuffield Health points out. Factors like clothing and environment play a significant role in sweat production. He emphasizes that heart rate and VO2 max are better indicators of workout intensity, reminding us that less sweat doesn't always mean we need to push harder—it could simply signal dehydration.

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Sweating during workouts can be misleading, as Sam Quinn from Nuffield Health points out. Factors like clothing and environment play a significant role in sweat production. He emphasizes that heart rate and VO2 max are better indicators of workout intensity, reminding us that less sweat doesn't always mean we need to push harder—it could simply signal dehydration.