HRM and anti-perspirant

eponine1976 · November 2011

I don't think I've seen this one asked before...

I usually put anti-perspirant/deodorant between my breasts and just under them since I sweat a lot there. If I were to start using a HRM would I need to stop that? I was wondering if the residue from the anti-perspirant would damage the HRM or interfere with the signal. I still get some sweat there even with the anti-perspirant so I would think there would still be enough moisture for the HRM to get a signal, but I don't want to cause damage to the transmitter in the meantime.

yeabby · November 2011

It would probably be fine. After each use it is recommended that you wash the transmitter so it shouldn't build up.

nettleboo · November 2011

hello could you try baby powder there instead of deodrant?

shovav91 · November 2011

I would stop, to be honest. First of all, there is a lot of aluminum in antiperspirants which has been known to cause cancer as well as Alzheimer. Besides, you're working out- you should be sweating! It's nothing to be embarrassed about. Don't try to use talcum powder or baby powder; the HRM needs to be damp in order to conduct and be able to read your heart rate.

passagestamper · November 2011

I work in health care. I also have the breast sweat problem. There is a product called interdry. like a cloth but has silver in the cloth. It sucks up allthe moisture (and scent) and can easily be removed. A single piece can be used for 5 days, and it comes on a roll so you decide how much to cut off. Just another suggestion. I swear by it.