6 Ways to Avoid Infections at the Gym

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Nice post, thanks for writing!

seolace of AL 5:47AM May 06, 2010

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southwells of ID 11:49PM November 14, 2009

I cut my shin on one of the machines. Afterwards, I went into the hot sauna. The next day, my neck was so swollen from a lymph node infection that I had to go to emergency. It took 3 days of antibiotics to go away.

ActiveMike of CA 6:16PM October 30, 2008

Hillbilly Bill has it right. Skip the gym.
It's a social and emotional trap, not to mention being chock full of germs and bugs.
Unless you're fully addicted as a hopeless exhibitionist, you don't belong there.

of 12:16PM October 30, 2008

There are companies providing door knobs, grab bars, flusher knobs and shower heads that are coated with a silver-based antimicrobial to school locker rooms, gyms, kitchens, and hospitals. Washing your hands is still the best way to get rid of germs, but knowing that my gym has that added protection would make me feel better.

Kaitlin of NJ 11:17AM October 30, 2008

Really?.....pretty soon we're going to be little caged rats who never leave the house because we are afraid of everything in the outside world. Live life, get over it.

ed of MO 11:27AM October 29, 2008

I agree with way #7, try exercising more at your desk using a treadmill desk for example, like the TrekDesk or something similar. Not a big fan of the gym.

Jenna of AZ 9:47AM October 29, 2008

Stay away from public gyms.
Exercise at home.
Bathe at home.
Walk around the block near home.

HillbillyBill of TN 8:58AM October 29, 2008

Sam Wyche was right....women don't belong in an NFL locker room

Mary? of 8:58AM October 29, 2008

I got Hot Tub Folliculitis once from the whirlpool at the local community swimming pool, even though I did shower afterwards. Not a plesaant experience. A itchy rash over my entire body and a low grade fever. Had to go on an antibiotic and cetirizine for a few days. I understand however, that it's extremely rare.

Hot Buns of NY 6:27PM October 28, 2008