How to Stay Well while Working Out at the Gym

With the recent Swine Flu scare, everyone is looking for a way to avoid getting sick, even while working out. If you frequent a gym to get your exercise, you may want to follow a few steps to prevent getting and spreading germs.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Disinfectant wipes
• Hand sanitizer

1. Stay home if you are sick. This is the easiest way to prevent spreading the germs you may carry.

2. Avoid using the area of the gym where someone who is sick may be working out. This includes the shower and locker area. Talk to the gym manager about using a cleaning program to prevent the spread of germs.

3. Clean all equipment before and after you use it. Using disinfectant wipes is the easiest way to wipe and dispose of germs. If not, use a spray such as Lysol.

4. Clean your hands before leaving the gym. You can use soap and water or a hand sanitizer like Germ-x. Do not use the towels provided at the gym, take your own and wash it after every visit.

Tips & Warnings

• Use your own things.
• Clean everything.
• Stay home if you are sick.

[ellischristina]

on 5/5/2009 Thanks for the reminder. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.