Workout Tips

The Germiest Places in Your Gym

Bacteria and fungus flourish in these hot spots
By Jennifer Weaver fitbie
 

The Equipment

Exercise machines are some of the grossest places in the gym—maybe even the world. “Sweat left to dry on equipment is a potential breeding ground for the transmission of organisms and infection,” says Foley.

Protect Yourself: Wash your hands frequently, and make sure your gym is doing its part by wiping down its machines regularly. Take the extra precaution of disinfecting equipment with antimicrobial wipes before you use it.

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