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Keeping germ free at the gym means staying one step ahead of irresponsible gym patrons who forget to wipe down machines and workout equipment. Stay healthy in the gym with the tips in this free video series on gym hygiene.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Gyms can collect germs and spread bacteria from one person to another when machines are not wiped or cleaned between uses. Stay healthy at the gym with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
To avoid germs at the gym, stay smart with antibacterial supplies and disinfectant sprays. Stay healthy at the gym by bringing supplies with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Choosing a good gym includes weighing the health standards of local gyms and finding a clean, safe place for exercise. Select a gym with good health standards with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Avoid gym germs by wearing clothes that cover more skin and act as a barrier for bacteria. Bring the right wardrobe for avoiding gym germs with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Avoid catching germs at the gym from a cardio machine by spraying and wiping equipment between uses. Stay healthy on gym cardio machines with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Avoid spreading gym germs on stationary bikes by spraying down the machine with an ethanol liquid and wiping. Stay healthy on gym stationary bikes with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Spray weight machines in the gyms with an alcohol solution between uses to cut down on gym germs. Stay healthy on gym weight machines with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Using disposable gloves when lifting free weights at the gym reduces gym germs getting on hands. Stay healthy using free weights at the gym with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Spraying antibacterial solutions on exercise balls and yoga or Pilates mats helps reduce gym germs. Stay healthy on gym exercise balls with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Gym bathrooms and locker rooms are breeding grounds for bacteria and germs, so use a towel to keep hands from touching knobs and handles. Stay healthy in gym bathrooms with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
The best way to avoid germs at the gym is to promote a courteous gym atmosphere where all exercisers clean machines between uses. Stay healthy at the gym by being courteous with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Because Gravitron machines have lots of handles, gym germs are more likely to collect and spread. Stay healthy on gym Gravitron machines with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Wearing disposable gloves in the gym can keep hands safe from bacteria and gym germs in public fitness areas like yoga rooms. Stay healthy in gym fitness areas with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Getting out of dirty, sweaty clothes after the gym and washing them in hot water are the best ways to avoid spreading gym germs in the home. Stay healthy after the gym by washing clothes with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Without being scared of gym germs, exercisers can be informed and avoid gym germs with antibacterial wipes and smart habits. Stay healthy at the gym with the tips from this free video on gym hygiene.
Germs scare people, and plenty of public places are known for harboring germs and spreading germs from one to another. The gym is a popular place for picking up germs from other patrons. Staph infections, athlete’s foot, the common cold: germs hiding out in the gym are everywhere. Shower floors, seats on weight-lifting equipment and the handles and pads on workout gear are all known as germ havens that need spraying down with disinfectant or antibacterial solutions between uses. In this free video series on avoiding gym germs and gym hygiene, Megan Moe teaches gym patrons know how to avoid germs on stationary bikes, free weights, weight machines, Gravitrons and more. She explains what to bring to the gym to keep healthy, including spray bottles, antibacterial wipes and a personal towel. Staying smart in bathrooms and locker rooms is a big part of avoiding gym germs as well.
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