Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Exercise
• Method 2 of 3: Food and Drink
• Method 3 of 3: Change your habits
• Tips
• Warnings

Believe it or not, sweating is good for your health. Sweating is the body's way of cooling itself, exchanging electrolytes, and toning the skin. You're probably used to sweating in hot weather or during intense physical activity, but there are other ways to increase your sweating. If that's your goal, try adding more caffeine and spicy foods to your diet, going to the sauna more often, or wearing several layers of heavy, warm clothing.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Exercise

1. 1 Stay hydrated. Before heading to the gym or jogging, drink a large glass of water (or even two). Simply put, the more fluid you have in your body, the more it will drain out of you through sweat.
   • Most experts recommend drinking about 500 ml of water before physical activity.
   • Don't forget to replenish your water balance during your workout as well. To maximize your well-being and productivity, drink about 250 ml every 15-20 minutes.
2. 2 Dedicate more time to cardio training. Unlike other types of exercise, such as weight training, which are done in short, intense sets, cardiovascular exercise forces you to expend more energy for longer periods of time. This exercise raises your body temperature, which forces your body to sweat to cool down.
   • If you usually work out in the gym, do not neglect a treadmill, elliptical, or stationary bike. Use a moderate mode and exercise for at least 20-30 minutes to increase your heart rate and increase your body temperature.
   • Research shows that as you improve your physical fitness, your body will sweat more (and faster).
3. 3 Go outside. When the weather permits, try to leave the air-conditioned gym and go out in the sun. There you and your sweat will be free. Play a sport, run a couple laps, or take some time to do yoga or Pilates, which you can do anywhere.
   • Schedule your workouts for the afternoon when the outside temperature is at its highest.
   • Be sure to drink enough water before starting your workout, especially on hot summer days.
4. 4 Put on your tracksuit. It will definitely help the body to sweat. Save open, breathable clothing for the next workout and wear a tight cotton tracksuit. Warm clothing keeps the heat generated by the body during exercise close to the skin, which causes sweating very quickly.
   • Look for "sauna suits" made of PVC or other waterproof material. They are specially formulated to prevent heat dissipation and induce intense sweating in athletes.
   • Take frequent rest breaks during your workout and remove excess clothing as needed to avoid overheating.

Method 2 of 3: Food and Drink

1. 1 Eat spicy foods. Adding more spicy ingredients to your meals will make your sweat glands work "overtime." In addition, spicy foods stimulate metabolism and strengthen the immune system, so they are beneficial in every way. Mexican, Thai, Indian and Vietnamese cuisines are famous for their fiery spicy dishes.
   • Add flavor to any dish by seasoning it with a handful of chopped chili peppers, a drop of hot sauce, or a dash of cayenne pepper.
   • Keep a glass of milk handy to neutralize the spiciness if you overdo it with seasonings.
2. 2 Drink hot drinks. Make yourself a cup of hot chocolate, tea, or coffee and drink as soon as possible. A hot drink will raise your core temperature. If you are already in a warm room, then the pores will open very soon.
   • Hot drinks are a very effective way to get warm quickly. This is why they are so popular with skiers, climbers and other winter sports enthusiasts.
3. 3 Consume more caffeine. Make energy drinks like coffee, cola, and cocoa a must in your diet. Caffeine directly stimulates the central nervous system, and sweating is a nervous system response. Just be careful not to overdo it, as excess caffeine can cause tremors and anxiety.
   • If coffee is not for you, go for drinks with a lower concentration of caffeine, such as green tea.
   • When there are no other options, go for an energy drink. These foods often contain around 200 mg of caffeine per serving.
4. 4 Drink alcohol sometimes. Relax at the end of a hard day with a beer or red wine. Even a small amount of alcohol can quickly speed up blood circulation. Over time, this can lead to redness, hot flashes, and (you guessed it) sweating.
   • Of course, this option is only possible if you have reached the age of majority.
   • Don't overuse. This will not help you sweat anymore, but it can affect your ability to think reasonably and ultimately embarrass you.

Method 3 of 3: Change your habits

1. 1 Stop applying antiperspirants. As their name suggests, antiperspirants are designed to prevent perspiration. So if your goal is the opposite, then the first step towards it is to eliminate antiperspirants from your daily hygiene. The armpits and other warm parts of the body will immediately begin to sweat.
   • Switch to regular deodorant that blocks bad odor but doesn't stop your body from sweating.
   • You can also apply a couple of drops of a powerful natural scent, such as peppermint or patchouli oil, to sensitive areas on your skin if you're worried about how you smell after a few days without antiperspirant.
2. 2 Reduce the temperature in your home. If you have the ability to regulate the room temperature, set the air conditioner a few degrees lower than usual. This will prevent rapid acclimatization to high temperatures. When you go out into a warmer environment, you will notice that you start to sweat even while doing quite normal activities.
   • Living in the cool is not entirely comfortable. Move to colder conditions gradually, lowering the temperature just one degree at a time for the first week.
   • If you live in an area with warm winters, you may simply not turn on the heating during the colder months. Not only will you sweat like a champion when it comes to workout or sauna time, you will also save on heating bills.
3. 3 Wear warm materials. For best results, wear thick, long-sleeved clothing such as jackets and sweaters.Synthetic materials such as nylon, rayon and polyester are not as breathable as natural materials, so they keep heat close to the skin.
   • To make this strategy even more effective, try wearing multiple layers of clothing at once.
   • Do not wear synthetic clothing for more than a few hours at a time. When excess moisture has nowhere to go, it builds up on the skin, which can eventually lead to unpleasant complications such as skin infections.
4. 4 Go to the sauna. If nothing else makes you sweat, the sauna will. The stuffy, humid air in a closed room envelops you, sticks to your skin, and draws out sweat. The water that your body produces evaporates and returns to the atmosphere of the room.
   • Staying too long in the sauna can be dangerous. Limit the time in the steam room to 20-30 minutes at a time and drink plenty of water before entering.
   • If you plan on spending more time in the sauna, rinse yourself with cool water between sessions to lower your body temperature.

Tips

• Sweating is good. In fact, the healthiest people sweat more and tend to sweat earlier than others.
• Combine warm layered clothing with any of the other methods outlined here. This will keep you hotter and sweat more.
• Salts, metals and bacteria, as well as other substances, come out with sweat. Be sure to shower often to wash away any unpleasant things that settle on your skin.

Warnings

• Don't rely on caffeine to increase sweating if you have a sensitivity to caffeine. Excessive use of it can provoke heart palpitations, shortness of breath, feelings of restlessness and anxiety.