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The Best Deodorant According to Professional Sweaters

Tackle the summer sweats with these deodorants.
Tackle the summer sweats with these deodorants.

’Tis the season of constant pit stains, funky smells, and that horrible feeling of arriving at work drenched in a layer of sweat before nearly catching a cold in your over-air-conditioned office. To tackle the summer sweats, we tracked down professional perspirers — four trainers and one founder of an activewear line — who revealed their go-to deodorants.

Dara Hart, trainer at The Dogpound

Sarah Otey, trainer at Barry’s Bootcamp

Bethany Lyons, founder of Lyons Den Power Yoga

Meg Hu, co-founder of ADAY activewear

Alonzo Wilson, founder and director of training at Tone House

Arrid XX is my go-to. I like the smell, particularly the Ultra Fresh. I put it on first thing in the morning (my first class is at 5 a.m.) and it keeps me dry and stink-free all day long. But I like Old Spice Classic for going out or on a date to change it up.”
Arrid XX, $10 for a 2-pack at Amazon; Old Spice Classic, From $6 at Amazon

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The Best Deodorant From Professional Sweaters