Majorly increased sense of smell when working out?

[Candiceena]

Okay, this is kind of weird...

I have noticed when I work out hard (mainly cardio), my sense of smell is seriously increased. I can smell things that I don't normally smell (such as a unique scent in my water??)

Does this happen to anyone else? Is it normal?

 

[ReneePruitt]

I do that! And i used to smoke but i think all the senses increase with exercise ! Today,i was driving down the road and i could smell puppies i had to come back that way and sure enough there was a puppies free sign.. That was strange. L

 

[Candiceena]

I used to smoke as well. Maybe that has something to do with it?

It is the weirdest thing. Sometimes after an exceptionally hard workout, I smell a "pee" smell, especially in the shower. And it's not because I just peed in the shower or anything! LOL.

It is the oddest thing.

 

[ReneePruitt]

Lol no not pee lol... I just thonk exercise and eating right helps make our senses more.. Keaner.
U made me giggle cause my mom was worried she was smelling like cat pee before she past away. She was so cute,.shed ask me even after they bathed her if i smell cat pee on her. Ha ha

 

[RapidBreath]

Maybe its the increased air flow through your nose. I do like working out because I feel like I'm 'drinking my air' instead of just breathing. I do notice more everything when I'm working out.