NPR and TMI if you go to a gym

sunshiny79

Gosh this is really embarrassing. I know everyone sweats at the gym but I've recently started running on the treadmill and by the time I'm done I feel and look like I've wet myself. I always wear black to try to hide it but it's not working.

Any suggestions on what I can do to prevent this? Would baby powder work or maybe a different material pants?

Armpit sweat is one thing but this is really gross

Thanks for any input.

veloelle

I wear Adidas cropped pants and Nike running shorts that have wicking material that absorbs sweat. I never workout in cotton because it grosses me out.  Adidas, Nike, Athleta, Puma, Reebok all make workout clothes that wick.

Look for workout clothes that wick sweat; you shouldn't get any sweat marks on black clothes. I get some on my shirts that are blue, but I really don't care. 

Temp108743750006959

I have to laugh at this a bit bc I was JUST discussing this with my friends at the park -- crotch sweat SUCKS!

For major workouts (in the heat, no less), I have good quality pants (e.g. Lucy's) and I haven't had any problems. My problem is everyday wear when it's hot. Regular panties just don't help. The H&F board just posted about underwear for incontinence and I guess, sweat. I have to go and find that post.

I would not use powder -- I think studies (I think) have shown that it is not safe long term.

 

 

sunshiny79

Thanks girls, I'll go check out your suggestions

wildfloweragain

I also wear black wicking capris and shirts.  Although now I'm starting to run at 5am outside, so I need to find some white ones since it'[s dark out!

MrsStubbs

look for pants that say dryfit or moisture wick. Target has some that I like and i sweat a lot.

Temp108743750006959

here is the underwear. It's for incontinence but I feel like it could help with sweat? not sure. I'm thinking about it for everyday wear. There is also 'wicking' underwear, etc. you can get.

https://www.strideeveryday.com/whats_your_stride.php

 Here is the Propel Knee Pant from Lucy's -- LOVE THEM and I've never had sweat show:

https://www.lucy.com/Propel Knee Pant/214239,default,pd.html?cgid=Bottoms&dwvar_214239_color=LUCY BLACK

I also have these in blue: no sweat has shown through and don't wear panties with these!

https://www.lucy.com/lucy Perfect Core Knee Pant/214264,default,pd.html?cgid=GT_Bottoms&dwvar_214264_color=LUCY BLACK

 

sunshiny79

vccake:

here is the underwear. It's for incontinence but I feel like it could help with sweat? not sure. I'm thinking about it for everyday wear. There is also 'wicking' underwear, etc. you can get.

https://www.strideeveryday.com/whats_your_stride.php

 Here is the Propel Knee Pant from Lucy's -- LOVE THEM and I've never had sweat show:

https://www.lucy.com/Propel Knee Pant/214239,default,pd.html?cgid=Bottoms&dwvar_214239_color=LUCY BLACK

I also have these in blue: no sweat has shown through and don't wear panties with these!

https://www.lucy.com/lucy Perfect Core Knee Pant/214264,default,pd.html?cgid=GT_Bottoms&dwvar_214264_color=LUCY BLACK

 

Aw, thanks for the links!

I never ever liked to run, but I'm starting to like it more and more. I just don't want to look like a hot mess when I'm done

FloF9

OMG - This is exactly what is happening to me after I gave birth and hit the gym last month.  (My DS is 4 months now).  It feels like I'm peeing but it's not pee.  It's crotch sweat - GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!   thanks for the info ladies.

SumnerBride

Nike's DriFit.  It's the only kind of pants/capri/shorts I'll wear.  I have peed myself before while running.  Super duper embarrassing, but much better with some DriFit material.