The more you sweat, the more fat you burn. Fact or fiction?

Some people think that the more you sweat, the more calories you burn. Of course, it looks very impressive, such a sweaty body in the gym. But what you see, is only fluid that the body gives off to ensure that it does not overheat. It says nothing - absolutely nothing - about the number of (extra) calories that you burn. In this blog we will tell you how that works.

Sweat is a waste product

Sweat is a waste product. It is fluid that our sweat glands secrete when our body gets warm. It is not an indication of the number of calories or the amount of fat that you burn at that moment. Of course, there is a big chance that you will sweat during physical exertion, and at that moment you undoubtedly also burn calories and fat. But a visit to the sauna is just as good a guarantee for a good sweat session, without you burning a single extra calorie. Moreover, one person sweats after a long walk and another only after climbing a steep mountain.

Fable

So it is a myth that the more you sweat, the more fat you burn. Sweat is a fluid that the skin secretes as a way to cool the body during sports or other physical activities. It contains fluid, salts and electrolytes, but it does not contain fat. If you want to lose weight, you do not have to worry about whether you sweat or not. As we have said before: it is about the negative energy balance. Only when you burn more calories than you consume will this lead to weight loss and fat burning. So it is better to focus on how many calories you burn instead of how much you sweat.

How can the Milon Circle help you burn fat?

Burning fat during exercise depends on several factors, such as the intensity level of the exercise, the duration of the exercise and the composition of your diet. It is more important to ensure a healthy balance between nutrition and exercise and to follow a regular exercise program to burn fat. The Milon circle helps you to strengthen your muscles and increase your endurance. These muscles in turn ensure a higher metabolism, better endurance ensures that you get through the day full of energy. Whether or not you show beads of sweat does not matter that much.