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  I don’t sweat. Not a drop. My skin stays dry even when my heart’s pounding and my face turns cherry red. People envy it. Brittany, my trainer, does not . “No fluid exchange,” she says. “You’re heating up, not cooling down.” So hydration? It’s not optional. It’s strategy . 🧬 Why Hydration Matters More When You Don’t Sweat Sweat cools the body . Without it, heat builds up faster. Fluid exchange regulates blood pressure and heart rate —especially important with a heart murmur and LBBB. Hydration supports endurance . Muscles need water to contract efficiently. Lungs need it to stay elastic. The brain needs it to stay sharp. 🥤 Grandma Ninja’s Hydration Rituals Pre-workout : I drink 8–12 oz of water 30–60 minutes before training. It’s like priming the pump. During training : I sip every 15–20 minutes, even if I don’t feel thirsty. Brittany watches my color, and I listen to her. Post-workout : I drink slowly over the next hour. Not a chug, but a steady refill. Daily baseli...

  People envy me. I don’t sweat. Not a drop. I can run, jump, shadow box, and bosun-ball my way through a workout, and my skin stays dry. But my trainer Brittany? She didn’t celebrate. She said: “No, no—not good. You’re not exchanging fluids.” She was right. 🔥 What Happens When You Don’t Sweat? Sweating isn’t just about cooling off. It’s how the body: Regulates temperature Releases heat Balances electrolytes Signals exertion limits Without sweat, heat builds up. I turn bright red after 10–20 minutes of intense exertion. Brittany sees it and sends me to hydrate and rest. Because even if I look composed, my body is waving a red flag. 🧬 The Science Behind It This condition is called anhidrosis (or hypohidrosis if partial). It’s rare, but not unheard of. Causes range from genetics to nerve or skin conditions. The danger isn’t vanity—it’s overheating , especially during cardio or high-intensity work. 🧘‍♀️ Ninja Strategy: Cooling Without Sweat Hydrate early and of...