Elliptical Machines | October 5, 2011
With all the wet weather we’ve been having, many outdoor fitness buffs may be heading back to their gym for exercise — just in time for cold and flu season. Viruses and bacteria can lurk for hours on the handles of crosstrainers and weight machines. âYou can pick up an infection at the gym, just like you can get infected on the T,â said Bill Hanage, an infectious disease epidemiologist at the …
Elliptical Machines | September 28, 2009
If you attend a health club , there is an unspoken code of conduct that you may—or may not—be following. Learn about the best and worst behaviors when it comes to gym etiquette. Here are the DO’s: 5 Best Habits 1. Washing up. Remember the NYU study that found bacteria on weights and machines? That’s exactly why you should wash your hands before you leave the gym. It can help prevent infection. Most gyms have hand sanitizers, if you prefer. In locker rooms, germs can th