“Most gyms have disinfectant available as points throughout the gym.
Use it,” says Adams.
For best results, spray disinfectant directly on equipment, not on towels.
“Always keep your sandals on,” says Adams.
Shower before you leave the gym
Wash feet last (including between your toes!
), and dry well as bacteria and fungus thrive in moist, warm environments.
This way bacteria doesn’t stand a chance!
Best to invest in two cheap pairs, so one is always good to go.
Bring a separate bag for sweaty, dirty gym clothes.
Bacteria and fungus love sweatthey feed on it.
When they’re fat and happy, you’re more likely to get sick.
Or, at the least, they’ll make your gym bag smell like holy heck.
And insist on seeing their cleaning schedule.
If they can’t show you one, most likely they’re lax about it.
Find a different facility.
BYO face towel to wipe your body’s sweat.
God knows how many hands have touched the towels piled at the front desk or stashed in the corner.
Gross, we know.
Wash your mat once a week (most are machine washable) to K.O.
any nasties it may have picked up at the gym.
