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Staph InfectionWhy You Should Be Concerned About The Cleanliness Of Your Workout Facility And Learn What Precautions To TakeA staph infection can be a serious problem. MRSA. Drug resistance bacteria. Super bugs are here and, unfortunately, thriving. I read something new on this phenomenon every day. As a fitness professional, I am concerned daily about cleanliness both in my studio and with the clients whose bodies I am handling and who are touching the equipment. How can you be careful not to contract an unwanted staph infection when you’re doing your squats and chest press? Understand first that staff infections can be small like the boil variety and bigger like an abscess. The best way to avoid one is to be diligent in your own cleanliness. Cleaning the equipment or bringing in your personal equipment is important, but simply staying away from the gym when you’re sick will help to avoid passing on your illness. Being in a closed space with people who are breathing heavily and sweating makes a workout area a perfect breeding ground for germs. After your workout is over, never, ever, touch your nose, eyes or mouth before washing your hands. Next to someone sneezing directly into your face, this is the number one way to contract an infection. Someone who is sick wipes his or her nose, touches the equipment, you touch the equipment and touch your nose. Voila. Instant transmission. Other precautions to take are to always wear flip-flops when in the locker rooms and showers. Fungus grows in warm, moist areas and since locker rooms are notoriously moist they are perfect breeding grounds for warts, athletes foot and any number of rash-like reactions. And it goes without saying; you should put a towel down before sitting nude in a steam room. The issue with certain staff infections is the emergence of antibiotic resistant strains. The MRSA is even more troublesome because it mutates and strengthens. Without question, make sure you check yourself out. Do you have a small cut or incision? Cuticles are portals to your body. Do you have hangnails or a closely cut manicure? Take care and keep them clean and covered. Staph infection is around us every day, but we can take steps to ensure a clean and safe workout area and it starts with you. Cleaning off the equipment, staying home when sick and washing your hands frequently will help to curtail any unwanted germs.
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