Sweating - Dripping sweat

Sweating is your body's way of releasing excess body heat to maintain an ideal core temperature of 98.6° Fahrenheit. When you exercise or are exposed to the elements on a hot day, your body will release sweat through the millions of sweat glands located all over your skin. The sweat then evaporates, releasing the heat into the environment and cooling your body down.

But what happens when you're sweating so hard you are dripping?

Dripping sweat is not a good sign, and in fact, it's signaling you need to slow down and cool off. When sweat drips, evaporation ceases to occur, which means the excess heat your body is trying so hard to get rid of is not actually being released. Your body can only do so much to regulate its internal temperatures, so you have to be conscious of your body heat and rate of sweat production.

If you're exercising so hard you're dripping with sweat, make sure you wipe it off with a dry towel as much as you can to allow for evaporation. If it's really hot or humid outside or inside, take a break in a cooler place. And don't forget to replace lost fluids.

You can lose 1-2 liters of sweat per hour in high-temperature conditions, which means you need to replace those fluids. Drink plenty of water and use a high-quality sports drink, such as Gatorade, if you're going to be exercising or exposed to high temperatures for more than 90 minutes. Take Action !!!