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Why does running make you sweat more than cycling?

3/5/2023

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- ICI staff

Cycling and running are two of the most popular cardiovascular exercises, with both providing excellent health benefits. While they may seem similar, there are some differences between the two activities, including how much we sweat during each. It's common to notice that you sweat less during cycling than running, even though cycling burns more calories per hour. So, why does cycling make you sweat less than running?
There are a few reasons for this phenomenon. Firstly, cycling provides a greater amount of airflow, which helps to cool your body and reduce sweating. When cycling, you experience a consistent breeze, which can help evaporate sweat from your skin. This is in contrast to running, where the air can feel stagnant and oppressive, leading to increased sweating.

Another reason why cycling causes less sweating than running is the fact that cycling is a low-impact exercise. When running, your body weight repeatedly impacts the ground, causing your body to work harder to regulate your body temperature. This extra effort results in more sweating. In contrast, cycling is a low-impact activity, which means that your body doesn't have to work as hard to maintain your temperature, leading to less sweating.

Lastly, the intensity of the exercise also plays a role. When cycling, you can sustain a higher intensity for a longer period of time compared to running. This is due to the fact that cycling is less taxing on your joints, which allows you to pedal faster and longer than you can run. When you're cycling at a high intensity, your body doesn't have to work as hard to regulate your temperature, leading to less sweating.

It's important to note that the amount you sweat during exercise isn't necessarily an indicator of how many calories you're burning. Even though cycling may make you sweat less than running, it still burns more calories per hour. The amount you sweat is affected by many factors, including the temperature, humidity, and your individual physiology.

In conclusion, while cycling and running are both excellent forms of exercise, they differ in terms of the amount of sweat they produce. Cycling provides a greater amount of airflow, is low-impact, and can sustain a higher intensity than running, all of which contribute to less sweating. Remember that the amount you sweat isn't an indicator of how effective your workout is, and that both cycling and running provide excellent health benefits.
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