Gym equipment can harbor more bacteria than toilets: study.
According to a FitRated study, gyms contain more bacteria than restrooms. Exercise bikes harbor 362 times more bacteria than toilet seats. Stationary bikes have 39 times more bacteria than reusable cafeteria trays. Treadmills also contain more bacteria than the faucet in a public restroom.
This study highlights the importance of proper cleaning of gym equipment before and after use, as shared usage promotes the proliferation of bacteria. Two groups of dangerous bacteria were found on the equipment - gram-positive cocci and gram-negative rods. The former can cause skin infections, while the latter are associated with serious infections that are difficult to treat.
Experts recommend simple hygiene measures such as disinfecting equipment before and after use, washing hands, and changing clothes after workouts to reduce the risk of infection.
Read also
- Residents of Two Ukrainian Regions to Receive UAH 12,300 in Financial Aid: Who Qualifies
- Child Killed and Dozens Wounded Across Four Ukrainian Regions in New Wave of Attacks
- Fines for Unauthorized Gas Appliance Replacement in Ukraine: What You’ll Have to Pay
- One-Year Post-Service Leave Granted to Young Contract Soldiers Under 25: Who Qualifies
- Independence Day Payments for Ukrainian Pensioners: Who Gets Between 450 and 3,100 UAH
- Ukraine Tightens Reservation Rules: No More Easy Exemptions via the Reserve+ System
