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Avoiding Bacterial Infections in Health Clubs
CONCLUSIONS: This article explains some ways to avoid bacterial infection while working out at the gym
Source: http://www.usnews.com/health/blogs/on-fitness/2008/10/28/6-ways-to-avoid-infections-at-the-gym.html
Doctors Note:
Below are the six ways mentioned in the article:
- Make sure the equipment is clean.
- Sharing is not always the best.
- Shower right after you exercise.
- Wear Flip Flops when entering showers.
- Think twice when entering the hot tub or sauna when you have cuts or scrapes as some microbes lives in hot water.
- Don’t ignore symptoms
Always be careful when in the locker room since that is where most people tend to pick up the bacteria. Showering, not just rinsing, is always a good choice, not only to help kill any bacteria but also to wash away the toxins that have been released from your skin.
Do not let the possible risk of bacterial infection be a reason to stop working out. The benefits of exercise far outweigh the risk, assuming you take some basic precautions.
