NewDelhi: A new work has sounded the danger signal to gym enthusiasts, they have reason to believe that the equipment they use in exercising may be a breeding ground for bacteria. Dumbbells used in gym for instance were identified to be holding 362 times more bacteria than a toilet seat.
A study for FitRated involved researchers swabbing 27 gym machines and discovered that dangerous germs exist on virtually all of the objects in a gym. Even more shockingly, every equipment had over a million bacteria per square inch.
Gyms: A Hotbed for Harmful Germs
Moreover, the research showed that many types of bacteria love gym surfaces and the number of bacteria was the highest on equipments and materials that are frequently touched like dumb bells, tread mills and exercise bicycles. These germs include gram-positive cocci such as skin infection) and antibiotic-resistant gram-negative rods were found on treadmills, free weights, and exercise bikes.
When it came to free weights, for instance, they had 362 times more bacteria than a toilet seat, cultures from treadmills were 74 times more than that of a public bathroom tap. The results show poor hygiene in gyms as bacteria grow on frequently touched surfaces, for instance, a workout station and treadmill without adhering to standard precautions.
Frequent usage & No disinfection
These findings highlights the significance of hygiene in gym way, especially near handles which are often touched many users. Regarding disinfectant wipes, most of the gyms make them available but the study finds member careless to wipe the crossed equipment for use. Thus, bacteria have a chance to grow on the surface of the equipment, which increases a threat level for users significantly.
It is however advised that gym users, do all they can to avoid contact with bacteria. This entails hand washing and avoiding contact with the face during exercises, and exercise equipment sanitation. Further, it is advisable to change Guam clothing particularly workout clothes within 15 minutes of exercising to avoid skin infections.
Injuries by Bikes and Treadmills Classified as Among the Filthiest Equipment
Equipment such as exercise bikes and treadmills commonly used by people exercising were discovered to be 39-74 times more likely to have bacteria than items like public sink bowls and even cafeteria trays. These discoveries should make people appreciate that while technological devices maybe consideration, they are strong backbone of illness transmission and that is why any machine we interact with requires hygiene.
The result imply a timely lesson that while the modern fitness center is an indispensable necessity for a healthy lifestyle, it also comes with dangerous assumptions if hygiene is not made a top priority. As such Gym users are advised to stay alert and ensure that they abide by strict measures that enhance sanitation to minimize contact with bad bacteria.