Why does my body itch when I workout?

Question

My arms and legs get very itchy after exercising. Why is that?

Does it happen to you?

Answer 1

Yes, that has happened to me, especially when I perspired. Sometimes I also go hives. Try taking a benedryl before and see if that eliminates the problem. You may have an allergy, that was my problem.

Answer 2

It happens to me all the time! I think it could have something to do with the sweat laying on your body when you're working out. Make sure you jump in the shower and use a fresh towel after ever workout session.

Answer 3

im a competitive runner. i run everyday and lift weights. if you itch, it is because there are bacteria trapped inside your skin(everybody does). when you sweat, the bacteria is released on to the surface where it irritates it anc causes itchiness. this is part of the reason doctors tell people to exercise. make sure you bathe almost immediatley afterwards to wash the bacteria off the surface of your skin.

Answer 4

Come to think of it, yes! My hands get really itchy sometimes when I exercise, especially if I'm lifting weights a lot. I wonder why that is! I'm gonna watch your question to see if anyone else knows :).

Answer 5

No But maybe because you sweat does this happen b4 or after u bathe or shower?

Answer 6

It's the heat trying to escape from your body, but your pores aren't fully opening for it to sweat out.

Answer 7

yes the sweat has salt and bactira it and when u rub your arms and legs on each other its gana ich so i would take a towel and rub it evry set or wte you do that what i do and then bath right away

Answer 8

i get itchy when I sweat, or take hot showers cause i am alergic to my own sweat!!

that might be why

Answer 9

if you have hair on your legs its when the sweat comes to it and moves them around

Answer 10

yes because of the cold sweat you get i dont no why and need to know y to