Showering getting in the way of exercising

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t shower after every workout. Nobody notices. DH confirms that I don’t smell and lets me know when I occasionally do. It’s all good.

Omg this is gross. And I’m someone who doesn’t have BO. But please shower after you work out, even if you don’t sweat a lot.

Your husband is probably nose blind to you. That doesn’t mean you stink like intense body odor, but you probably have a smell that’s a little bit too strong for others.

Not true. As someone “who doesn’t have BO” you should understand that a little sweat is not a big deal.

[Anonymous]

I prioritize exercise vs “smelling good” sorry not sorry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Unless you are just doing some light stretching you should shower. A body shower should only take 60 seconds. I am sure you can spare that.

I'm not sure why we all think a shower is required after any kind of exercise. Seems to only apply if you label physical activity "exercise."

What about:

1. every kid ever in gym class
2. taking a long walk or hike
3. playing outside with young kids
4. light yard work
5. moving boxes around the house

Not everything requires an immediate shower.

1. The kids stink. How do you not know this?
2. Leisurely walks
3-5. These are not exercises is the way that the OP or anyone else is taking about.

[Anonymous]

It takes really a lot for me to sweat and even then I barely have any body odor (I absolutely notice when I do, so it is not that I ignored it). There really is a difference in people’s metabolism and body odors.

So with that caveat, at lunch time I prioritize a light run to warm up and then pilates or weight training. After that I only wash my hands and to feel fresh I use baby wipes for underarms.

For home, if hair management is the problem in the shower : buy a detachable shower head, much easier to rinse your body quickly without putting too much humidity in your hair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t shower after every workout. Nobody notices. DH confirms that I don’t smell and lets me know when I occasionally do. It’s all good.

This is me. I’m not one to sweat. I don’t have sweat dripping down me, ever. It could be 95° and I’m on a run and I’ll become flush, but I don’t sweat. I definitely don’t sweat at the air conditioned gym. Anyway, I use a Summer’s Eve wipe and clean myself with that, and then I use a baby wipe for my pits, reapply deodorant, change into clean clothes, brush my hair, and go.

[Anonymous]

OP- just admit you are looking for reasons not to workout. So don't work out.

I work out at night and shower after. one shower per day. Very easy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t shower after every workout. Nobody notices. DH confirms that I don’t smell and lets me know when I occasionally do. It’s all good.

This is me. I’m not one to sweat. I don’t have sweat dripping down me, ever. It could be 95° and I’m on a run and I’ll become flush, but I don’t sweat. I definitely don’t sweat at the air conditioned gym. Anyway, I use a Summer’s Eve wipe and clean myself with that, and then I use a baby wipe for my pits, reapply deodorant, change into clean clothes, brush my hair, and go.

Bullshit.

[Anonymous]

If you're not working to lose weight OP, why bother working out at all if it's that much of an issue to work it into your schedule?

You can get great benefits from just 2500 steps daily, and surely you can manage a walk like that at lunchtime.

Spend some time doing a kettlebell workout in front of the TV in the evenings for the strength training benefits.

90% of weight loss is diet not workout, but the walking and weights will help with mental health etc. and neither is likely to make you sweat. Cardio is WAY overrated.

[Anonymous]

https://time.com/6302650/walking-4000-steps-improves-health/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you're not working to lose weight OP, why bother working out at all if it's that much of an issue to work it into your schedule?

You can get great benefits from just 2500 steps daily, and surely you can manage a walk like that at lunchtime.

Spend some time doing a kettlebell workout in front of the TV in the evenings for the strength training benefits.

90% of weight loss is diet not workout, but the walking and weights will help with mental health etc. and neither is likely to make you sweat. Cardio is WAY overrated.

You’re right it is about diet.
I’m curious why cardio is overrated though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Put your hair in a shower cap and just wash your body. That should shorten the shower time.

This. You don't have to take a full shower every time. I have a very luxurious 20 minutes plus hair style version, and then I have the shower cap soap and rinse version -- that one I can be in and out and dressed in 5 minutes.

[Anonymous]

Also I do floor exercises and yoga every day, and I don't sweat afterwards but my muscles get much stronger. I only really sweat from cardio.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Put your hair in a shower cap and just wash your body. That should shorten the shower time.

This. You don't have to take a full shower every time. I have a very luxurious 20 minutes plus hair style version, and then I have the shower cap soap and rinse version -- that one I can be in and out and dressed in 5 minutes.

Another +1 here. I have thick, curly hair, and wash it twice a week. That's the shower where I also exfoliate and shave. The other showers are the quick wash and go type.

And if your hair still doesn't stay dry enough in a shower cap, use a handheld shower or aim the shower head lower to hit just your body.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're not working to lose weight OP, why bother working out at all if it's that much of an issue to work it into your schedule?

You can get great benefits from just 2500 steps daily, and surely you can manage a walk like that at lunchtime.

Spend some time doing a kettlebell workout in front of the TV in the evenings for the strength training benefits.

90% of weight loss is diet not workout, but the walking and weights will help with mental health etc. and neither is likely to make you sweat. Cardio is WAY overrated.

You’re right it is about diet.
I’m curious why cardio is overrated though.

Cardio doesn't burn as many calories as people think, and intense cardio drives hunger - ask the typical athlete how many calories they consume.

There is a lot of research now that proves a daily walk at moderate to brisk pace has major benefits in terms of heart health and mental health. Weight training just 15-30 minutes daily can preserve muscle mass as we age and boost metabolism to help with fat loss. But diet is 90% of the equation.

https://www.businessinsider.com/cardio-for-fat-loss-ineffective-less-calorie-burn-trainer-advice-2021-10

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're not working to lose weight OP, why bother working out at all if it's that much of an issue to work it into your schedule?

You can get great benefits from just 2500 steps daily, and surely you can manage a walk like that at lunchtime.

Spend some time doing a kettlebell workout in front of the TV in the evenings for the strength training benefits.

90% of weight loss is diet not workout, but the walking and weights will help with mental health etc. and neither is likely to make you sweat. Cardio is WAY overrated.

You’re right it is about diet.
I’m curious why cardio is overrated though.

Cardio doesn't burn as many calories as people think, and intense cardio drives hunger - ask the typical athlete how many calories they consume.

There is a lot of research now that proves a daily walk at moderate to brisk pace has major benefits in terms of heart health and mental health. Weight training just 15-30 minutes daily can preserve muscle mass as we age and boost metabolism to help with fat loss. But diet is 90% of the equation.

https://www.businessinsider.com/cardio-for-fat-loss-ineffective-less-calorie-burn-trainer-advice-2021-10

Thank uou. I believe the mayo clinic says diet is best to lose weight. One would have to do well over 60 minutes daily to lose calories which isn’t sustainable.
They recommend dieting to lose the weight but cardio later to help maintain it.
I also agree with brisk walking as being good.