Gym Hygiene
Although a gym is where we go to get our health and fitness on track, can the gym do more harm than good?
How often do you go into the gym and your waiting for bench or machine and the person using it gets off and leaves a pool of sweat behind and has no intention of wiping it up? Does it sound familiar? It’s disgusting but it happens a lot.
The sweat is NOT the problem according to Herbert DuPont, professor of medical sciences at the University of Texas, who has studied gym hygiene. ‘It is primarily the moisture from sweat that causes problems by helping germs to grow.’
The bacteria have been found to be in practically every part of the gym, not only the activity areas. From the changing room and showers to the swimming pool and steam room!
So how do we protect ourselves in these situations?
- Always clean your hands with GymGuard before and after exercise
- Always wipe down machines with GymGuard before and after use to
protect yourself and avoid spreading anything to the next person - Unless using GymGuard don't touch your face, eyes or mouth after
touching equipment - this is how most viruses etc are transmitted - Use your own sweat towels
- Use flip-flops in the shower and sauna
- Avoid direct contact with the seating in the sauna
- Avoid the gym if you show early cold or flu symptoms
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