Exercise makes you sweat. Heat makes you sweat. So does sweating even just from heat have any health benefits?

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Exercise makes you sweat. Heat makes you sweat. So does sweating even just from heat have any health benefits?

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While there are some benefits, it’s not going to be the same as exercise (which you seem to be equating).

The benefit of exercising isn’t just sweat. It’s basically training your heart and lungs. Simply sitting in the sun and sweating won’t do that in the same way.