Why it is not always good to share

I hate to tell you all this but it is for your own health. Today’s blog on exercise equipment is about yoga/stretching mats. You know you all use them so here is what you should know.

It is no surprise that gyms are full of unwanted viruses, fungi and bacteria attributed to shared equipment. Gyms have policies about the availability of disinfectant sprays and staff to help keep the equipment clean between uses. We have all seen this. What you may not have ever seen is anyone cleaning the yoga/stretch mats. You would never go barefoot in the shower or sit directly on a bench in the locker room (at least I hope you wouldn’t) so why are you so quick to drop down on a mat that was just put away by the really sweaty hairy man with the suspicious rash?

Use your own mat or cover the one you borrow with a clean towel. They can range in price from $9.00 to over $50.00. I found a nice one at City Sports for $20.00.

I don’t want this to scare you, just make you aware.
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Today's Workout: None, 1 day post surgery
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