Janet Buckworth, a professor in UGA’s College of Education, was recently quoted in a Women’s Health article about the benefits of sweating.
Buckworth said sweat can help you feel connected to your workout and make you feel more satisfied afterward.
“We always worry about looking presentable, but being drenched in sweat forces you to shift your focus from your appearance to your experience,” said Buckworth, who is head of the education college’s kinesiology department. “Our bodies are never going to visibly change by the end of one run or strength-training session. We know this, but all crave instant proof of our hard work.”