The common belief that sweating a lot means burning more calories is misleading
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Jun 16, 2026
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What's the storyThe common belief that sweating a lot means burning more calories is misleading.
Many think the more they sweat, the more weight they lose. However, sweating is the body's way of cooling itself down, not a direct indicator of calorie expenditure.
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