News — Exercise
There’s nothing quite like a sweaty gym sesh to release endorphins, reduce stress, and leave you feeling empowered
But all that spinning, lifting, and stretching happens in the same place where thousands of other gym-goers sweat it out. Germs lurk all over the floors, yoga mats, treadmill and stairclimber handles, dumbbells, benches, medicine balls, and generally anything else you touch at the gym. We don’t want to scare you away from the gym, but we do want you to be aware of the risk for picking up viruses, fungi, and bacteria. To beat the bad bugs, add these five simple tactics to your daily gym routine. 1. Spray down machines — and wipe them with your own towel....