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Sweating is an athlete’s internal cooling system. Sweating helps prevent the core temperature from rising to an unhealthy point. The cells and organs are protected from the dangers of overheating. According to Chris Carmichael at trainright.com, well over 50% of the energy an athlete produces becomes heat. Less than 50% of the energy results in movement.

What causes an athlete to sweat?

Sweat is a response to an increase in body temperature.