embarrassing gym etiquette question

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  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
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    DopeItUp wrote: »
    but then you're using your bare hands to touch barbells, dumbbells, machine handles etc that have been used a billion times and never cleaned.

    This is why I wash my hands after working out in addition to wiping down equipment.
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
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    Troutsy wrote: »
    DopeItUp wrote: »
    but then you're using your bare hands to touch barbells, dumbbells, machine handles etc that have been used a billion times and never cleaned.

    This is why I wash my hands after working out in addition to wiping down equipment.

    This is why I lick everything before I use it. I like to exercise my immune system alongside my muscles.
  • scruff_farrier
    scruff_farrier Posts: 47 Member
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    brower47 wrote: »
    Troutsy wrote: »
    DopeItUp wrote: »
    but then you're using your bare hands to touch barbells, dumbbells, machine handles etc that have been used a billion times and never cleaned.

    This is why I wash my hands after working out in addition to wiping down equipment.

    This is why I lick everything before I use it. I like to exercise my immune system alongside my muscles.

    ^ Haha, why not right?
  • shor0814
    shor0814 Posts: 559 Member
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    brower47 wrote: »
    Troutsy wrote: »
    DopeItUp wrote: »
    but then you're using your bare hands to touch barbells, dumbbells, machine handles etc that have been used a billion times and never cleaned.

    This is why I wash my hands after working out in addition to wiping down equipment.

    This is why I lick everything before I use it. I like to exercise my immune system alongside my muscles.

    I feel better now. I hardly ever wipe down the equipment before I use it but always wipe it down after. I don't see too many people wiping down so maybe I am exercising my immune system too.

    One thing sort of related, I do try to dry off the laminated lifting platforms before I lift. I just have this fear of smooth laminate, sweat, and slipping.
  • JeffseekingV
    JeffseekingV Posts: 3,165 Member
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    I sweat pretty good when superseting so I'll wipe down stuff after I get off. I leave a good sweat spot where my head used to be. I don't really care 90% of the time about wiping before but some have a pretty good funk going on and I don't need that on me. So then I'll wipe befor lifting.
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
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    JeffseekingV wrote: »
    I sweat pretty good when superseting so I'll wipe down stuff after I get off. I leave a good sweat spot where my head used to be. I don't really care 90% of the time about wiping before but some have a pretty good funk going on and I don't need that on me. So then I'll wipe befor lifting.

    Where is your head now?

  • JeffseekingV
    JeffseekingV Posts: 3,165 Member
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    brower47 wrote: »
    JeffseekingV wrote: »
    I sweat pretty good when superseting so I'll wipe down stuff after I get off. I leave a good sweat spot where my head used to be. I don't really care 90% of the time about wiping before but some have a pretty good funk going on and I don't need that on me. So then I'll wipe befor lifting.

    Where is your head now?

    On your couch?
  • gshifrin
    gshifrin Posts: 53 Member
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    I wear gloves.
  • fat2strongbeth
    fat2strongbeth Posts: 735 Member
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    In my gym there are signs everywhere to please wipe down the equipment and there are plenty of paper towels and disinfectant provided.
  • SilverRose89
    SilverRose89 Posts: 447 Member
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    Yes please! It's a bit grim going to sit on equipment and there being a lovely sweat patch on it :wink:
  • gsunshine77
    gsunshine77 Posts: 1
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    Good way to catch ringworm. Wipe down your equipment before and after
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
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    gshifrin wrote: »
    I wear gloves.


    It affects your grip.



    I workout at home and only wiped down my bench when I first started using it
  • Go_Mizzou99
    Go_Mizzou99 Posts: 2,628 Member
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    BTW - thanks for asking!
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
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    Please! It's disgusting to sit down at a machine that is still gunky from the previous user.
  • tchell99
    tchell99 Posts: 434 Member
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    Yes, please - even if sweat remnants don't bother you, it really oogs out some other members and it only takes a minute.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    603reader wrote: »
    gshifrin wrote: »
    I wear gloves.


    It affects your grip.



    I workout at home and only wiped down my bench when I first started using it

    Not everyone's.
  • tahni
    tahni Posts: 45 Member
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    I know you've got an ton of yes replies but here's a more scientific reason for why you should definitely wipe down the machines.

    You can transmit a variety of infections: staph, e.coli, strep etc from gym equipment.

    I'm not sure if mfp sensors links but if not here's a source for more info:
    http://www.mensfitness.com/training/pro-tips/7-grossest-gym-germs
  • tjcuts339
    tjcuts339 Posts: 188 Member
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    threefancy35 wrote: »
    Yes, wipe it down.

  • tjcuts339
    tjcuts339 Posts: 188 Member
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    Wipe down before you use. I watch some get off machines and not woe so I go proactive. Wipe first
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
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    I dunno. I mean, what could possibly go wrong if you use equipment covered in dozens, maybe hundreds of other peoples bodily fluids?

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