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HRM and anti-perspirant

eponine1976
eponine1976 Posts: 143 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
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.

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  • yeabby
    yeabby Posts: 643 Member
    It would probably be fine. After each use it is recommended that you wash the transmitter so it shouldn't build up.
  • nettleboo
    nettleboo Posts: 177 Member
    hello could you try baby powder there instead of deodrant?
  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    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
    passagestamper Posts: 9
    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.
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    First of all, there is a lot of aluminum in antiperspirants which has been known to cause cancer as well as Alzheimer

    That was debunked a gazillion years ago. But other than that, I agree with you.

    Embrace the sweat.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Honestly the sweat is going to help the HRM work better and keep the signal going.

    I would stop doing it if I was you.
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