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The Germiest Places in Your Gym

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

Don't Go Home Sick

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You’d hope to walk out of the gym feeling invigorated, but instead, you may leave feeling…itchy. Bacteria and fungus thrive on the workout floor, and without taking precautions, they’ll hitch a ride on your body. (Search:15-minute total body workouts)

“Skin infections or outbreaks tend to occur in places where there are a lot of people in close quarters, like locker rooms and gyms,” says Jack Foley, athletic trainer and Director of Sports Medicine at Lehigh University. Shield yourself from these bacteria breeding grounds. Beware—we spared no details. (Related: 9 Surprising Ways to Avoid Germs at the Gym)

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