Whether you’re conscious of it or not, many of us tend to measure the standard of a workout by how wet we are by the end of it. That glistening forehead or sweat-stained crotch is a sure sign that we’ve worked hard, right?

But what about those workouts that don’t leave you sweating buckets? If you’re after a fully rounded fitness regime (and cortisol levels that aren’t through the roof), then as well as doing HIIT, spin or sprints, you’ll probably want to have a couple of strength training sessions and some low-impact workouts during which you’ll stay totally dry.

So, why do so many of us still prescribe the whole ‘the sweatier, the better’ philosophy, and just how important are sweat levels when it comes to effort?

Have you had a good workout if you’re not sweating by the end of it?