sweating in class (Read 2152 times)

I've posted before about being a heavy sweater. Well, I'm taking a boot camp class, and I sweat tons more than anyone, to the point I'm embarrassed. I wear a wicking ball cap, to keep the sweat at bay, and so far it's helped... Until, now when it's getting warmer... When I really sweat, it will pour off the bill of my cap (once it's completely saturated ).. Well, this past class, it happened. Toward the end of class, my sweat was pouring off the cap ( while doing pushups ) onto the gym floor. This is really gross, and sort of dangerous because it makes the floor wet. Does anyone have any suggestions? I bring a sweat hankie, and use it every chance I get. This is why I hate taking classes... The class starts again in 2 weeks and I'm thinking of not re joining due to this. Other people sweat, but not to the point where its dripping all over the place. I hate it so much!

I'd second what dnephin said, and use a hand towel instead of a hanky. I sweat a lot, too, and I always use one or two hand towels while working out.

Bring a second hat and switch once one gets saturated.

You know, I just of that, too. I'll try it out, Friday. Thanks all!

I'm just glad to hear I'm not the only one who sweats this bad! I am always sweating tons more than those around me, I'm blaming hereditary, or just chance. I don't know what to tell you, I've also brought a shirt before and switched that. Good luck!

My DW nickname for me is "Sweaty Sweaterson" so do not be embarrassed. If I run on the treadmill at the gym I actually sling sweat all over the display and watch out if I'm on the Elliptical or Row Machine! I really need to get some wristbands.... I agree that we're just working harder! The last time I was on the Row Machine there was a young lady next to me on an Arc Trainer chatting on her cell phone just barely moving her legs (High Intensity Workout --- No Chance).

Buy a set of those shammys (sp?) they sell on late night TV that soak up a a full bottle of soda from the carpet, and line your hat with one. Works for me. Carry a second one to wipe your face arms etc.

i was going to suggest a shammy - only i think they're technically spelled "chamois" if that helps you look for them online. those are the leather ones - you can find microfiber ones which are usually sold as "microfiber towel"s or "super-absorbent microfiber towels" etc. i sweat so much, too. not even just working out-- sometimes just sleeping in a warm room will mean i sweat enough to soak through to the mattress. it's nuts. it's also my body doing its thing, i guess, so whatever.

I like sweating a lot when I go to the gym. It makes me feel like I worked harder than anyone else in there. Granted, it's different for every body, but I like knowing that I had more sweat on my shirt than anyone else.

There was so much sweat on the treadmill, one of the attendants came over and was looking at the ceiling, she thought the roof was leaking....true story.

I wouldn't be so self conscience about your sweating. Just remember... The more you sweat the hotter you must be.