Headbands at the gym?

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sam72691
sam72691 Posts: 8 Member
edited January 2019 in Fitness and Exercise
A while back I posted how bad I sweat at the gym, to the point where I'm dripping sweat within 10 minutes of moderate cardio. A while back I remember wearing a headband while doing cardio and it helped immensely, but at the gym I go to I never see anyone wearing a headband (and it's usually packed) so I would feel so out of place wearing one. Does anyone else wear a headband when working out, or is it considered nerdy? Lol

The ones I've been thinking of getting are from lululemon:
https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-headbands-hats/Cardio-Cross-Trainer-Headband/_/prod6020412?color=LW9H15S_0023&skuId=3778638&locale=en_US&sl=US&CAWELAID=120278590000265824&CID=Google_Women_Shopping+Brand_US&gclid=CjwKCAiAs8XiBRAGEiwAFyQ-epdhRmqrZ32VNDq9tzDDIlaxMLHjK2VJ6mSQFMpDXOV_pI7Dd1m4uxoCgT8QAvD_BwE&

https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-headbands-hats/Fly-Away-Tamer-Headband-II/_/prod8260025?color=1966gclsrc=aw.ds

Thoughts?

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  • puffbrat
    puffbrat Posts: 2,806 Member
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    I always wear one. It helps keep all my hair that comes out the ponytail or braid from getting in my face while also helping tremendously with sweat.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,978 Member
    edited January 2019
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    Wear it, give it a week and you'll see others with one; either because they think it's a good idea or because you'll finally notice that there are people who wear them that you simply didn't notice before.


    ETA: either way, I'd wear one. Sweat in the eyes sucks.
  • ccrdragon
    ccrdragon Posts: 3,368 Member
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    I wear a ball cap with an extra thick band to keep the sweat out of my eyes.
  • DX2JX2
    DX2JX2 Posts: 1,921 Member
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    I see women wearing headbands all the time. Men not so much anymore (except maybe for on tennis courts).
  • littlegreenparrot1
    littlegreenparrot1 Posts: 694 Member
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    I wear them all the time, hair is mad and falls out of clips all the time when I workout, and it drives me bananas falling in my face.
    I have a couple, like the look of those you mentioned, so maybe need a couple more!
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
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    DX2JX2 wrote: »
    I see women wearing headbands all the time. Men not so much anymore (except maybe for on tennis courts).

    Seems very 80's porn star ish :)

    I admit I'll wear on at home and outside but can't seem to bring myself to wear one at the gym. I really should when on the TM as I sweat a lot.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
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    I wear them (headbands or a buff over my whole head) when I spin.
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,325 Member
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    my daughter - 28 yo, - wears them and I think they look very clean and fashionable. they give me a headache./ :|
  • StargazerB
    StargazerB Posts: 425 Member
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    Why do you care if other people are wearing them? If they help you then wear them. Personally I don't like them, they either don't stay in place or squeeze too much.
  • lsulit
    lsulit Posts: 3 Member
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    Check out Halo headbands, lot of runners use them. Work great to wick sweat off your forehead, etc

    https://store.haloheadband.com/default.asp?gclid=CjwKCAiAs8XiBRAGEiwAFyQ-el9a-Sf0px_tG6Ig9Es2rDiMw-6XYLwhf-mpi0oTYuYApHrUQUj3HRoCt2YQAvD_BwE
  • PennyP312
    PennyP312 Posts: 161 Member
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    I always have a headband on at the gym.
    Thick fabric ones for spinning and intense cardio, and the thinner rubber band ones for lifting.
    My hair is long and curly so even with a double pony tail holder and bun, I need to keep my hair and sweat off myface.
    Honestly, who cares if no one else has one on?!
    That’s kind of a silly reason not to be comfortable. It’s just the gym.
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,394 Member
    edited January 2019
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    So, I thought the title said "husbands at the gym" and started reading the first sentence and thought you were going to be embarrassed for your husband to see you sweat, lmao!!

    With that said, just wear a headband!! Don't worry about others. I, personally, can not wear headbands ever because they slide off my head almost immediately no matter the type. I wish I could, I could have bangs again and use a headband while I worked out.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,978 Member
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    MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
    So, I thought the title said "husbands at the gym" and started reading the first sentence and thought you were going to be embarrassed for your husband to see you sweat, lmao!!

    With that said, just wear a headband!! Don't worry about others. I, personally, can not wear headbands ever because they slide off my head almost immediately no matter the type. I wish I could, I could have bangs again and use a headband while I worked out.

    They slide off my head too. I have to put a couple snap barrettes just behind my ear and across the band to hold it into place.
  • MikePfirrman
    MikePfirrman Posts: 3,307 Member
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    I have a Mission "cooling" headband. I row for as long as an hour at the gym. Keeps the salty sweat from burning my eyes. I don't care what I look like. I love mine. Get mad when I forget it.
  • WandaVaughn
    WandaVaughn Posts: 420 Member
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    I have quite a collection of bandanas! I'l fold one into a triangle and then roll/fold it into a long strip and tie it around my forehead. I can mix and match them with my shirt colors and they make a great non-food reward for working out or reaching a new running milestone. Buying holiday themed ones is fun, too. And around here they're about a dollar, so I'm not breaking the bank, either! :smiley:
  • apullum
    apullum Posts: 4,838 Member
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    Wear what makes you comfortable. It doesn't matter what other people are wearing.

    I wear a buff when I run. I have a small head and they fit me better than headbands do. The extra surface area might be good for you in terms of absorbing sweat. Plus, if you really hate wearing it, you can just take it off and use it to wipe your face instead.

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