15 of the rules of hygiene in the gym, which is better not to break

1. Prepare a blank set of forms

It is not known what are guided by people who wear the same clothes for two consecutive workout, but it's time to ban by law. Sweat in the gym - a common phenomenon, and fresh it practically odorless. But on the second day of smell is stunning - in the literal sense of the word.

Yes, and for you it will be better in clothes impregnated bacteria multiply particularly active, and meeting with them is better to avoid.

2. Bring shoes for the shower and pool

In the locker room is always the one who is on his toes trying to reach the shower and wash it quickly, as though fungus In this case, it will not notice. But it does not work, so do not forget rubber slippers. Use them well, when we change clothes, so as not to tread barefoot on the floor.

Periodically, these shoes should be cleaned and disinfected, fungal spores to stay away from your feet.

3. Bring your mat exercises on the floor

The idea is that on the rug should be designated the front side and one which it is supposed to put on the floor. In fact, a piece of rubber twist at random, attacking him sneakers and bare feet. And then you drop it face after a record duration

lathAnd it does not promise anything good skin.

If you do not want to carry your mat, though blanketed local mat towel.

4. Always change shoes sneakers for the hall

No matter how great the temptation to engage in street sneakers, do not do this. On the bottom you bring dirt, feces, allergens. While running, and other rhythmic exercise a particle of it rise in the air and settle on your skin and in the lungs.

Of course, in an amicable way, this rule will work effectively only if it will be followed by all. But you can not be responsible for other visitors, so start with yourself.

5. Wash before training

If you come to the gym in the evening after work, a light shower or at least wash occasional strategic places will not be superfluous. Remove the remains of the antiperspirant to perspire freely and get rid of the bad smell that inevitably appear during the working day. And at the same time you cheer up and start training with renewed vigor.

If the deodorant without you life is not sweet, choose one that does not block the activity of sweat glands.

Cosmetics is also better to rinse. If, you, of course, go to the gym for a slender body, not in search of relationships. Otherwise, the matter may end up clogged pores and sores.

6. Keep your hands away from your face

When the sweat dripping from his forehead and his eyes dimmed, whisk drops from his face, not noticing it. But think about it: you take for vultures, ropes, handles, which have passed through hundreds of hands. And following this touch to the skin and eyes may result in acne in the first case and conjunctivitis - in the second. Therefore, better use a special cloth.

7. Stela towel on simulators

Some visitors to the gym fitness equipment wipe before using the disinfectant. But it takes time and looks, to put it mildly, strange. If you are not ready for such measures, Stela towel. This will save you from prying discharge, and a puddle of sweat will not leave behind. Particularly relevant this advice for those who like mikroshortov and short tops.

And it is quite logical that in order to get wet sweaty parts of the body, this towel is not suitable. Otherwise you can not avoid skin problems.

8. Use gloves when working with weights

Protect your hands from calluses is necessary not only because of aesthetics. Broken through blisters after exposure to the neck and arms, which are teeming with bacteria and can deliver a lot of problems.

And do not forget to wash the gloves, otherwise they will become a source of danger.

9. Regularly change the bottle for drinking

The best container is made of metal: on it practically does not accumulate bacteria. Plastic bottles are comfortable and beautiful, but they should be changed periodically, as even after washing with hot water of the bacteria on them persists.

10. disinfect headphones

Regularly wipe the headphones alcoholic liquid - this advice is not just for the gym. They accumulate sweat and earwax that can cause inflammation.

11. Take a shower after the pool

Chlorine, which is added to water for disinfection, dry skin and hair. It is better to wash away plaque of the chemical. A skin cream should moisturize after showering.

12. Use a towel in the sauna

It is not only health and unwillingness to deal with the shop, where there were other naked people. On hot wood can be easily burned.

13. Do not go into the pool with open wounds

As long as the cut does not heal, it is better to sit at home. So you can avoid infection is possible, even if in the gym are not greedy with bleach.

14. Wash after exercise

As noted earlier, the bacteria multiply in the pleasure of your sweaty clothes. So cut contact with them: take a shower and change clothes.

15. Keep your gym bag clean

After a workout bag is best to unload, to dry it completely. Do not forget about the periodic washing. Clothes and shoes do not just drop in, and fold into packets - this will help to maintain cleanliness.

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