How can you prevent athletes foot, or other gross things, at the gym?
I am at a new gym and want to work out before going to the office but am concerned about Athletes Foot or other contagious things now that I will be using the shower and make up area. How can I prevent these things?
Never shower at the gym without shower shoes. You must never be barefoot on any surface in the gym. Always wear flip-flops or a shoe like a croc or a jellie in the shower. You can also buy disinfectant spray and soap that is safe for skin. It kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The best place to get it is online at a wrestling supplier. Also, don't sit naked on the benches. Use a towel and disinfectant between you. I wouldn't worry about the makeup area too much, because that will not be more of a risk than touching up in any public bathroom.
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from my experience with this, i would say to always wear flip flops of some kind in the shower/locker room area.
those places are breeding grounds for bacteria, but as long as your feet don’t touch the floors or used towels, etc, you should be fine.
and always sit on your towel in the sauna.
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Get a pair of flip flops specifically to wear in the shower and locker room at the gym. That way your feet won’t come in contact with the fungus on the floor.
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Never shower at the gym without shower shoes. You must never be barefoot on any surface in the gym. Always wear flip-flops or a shoe like a croc or a jellie in the shower. You can also buy disinfectant spray and soap that is safe for skin. It kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The best place to get it is online at a wrestling supplier. Also, don’t sit naked on the benches. Use a towel and disinfectant between you. I wouldn’t worry about the makeup area too much, because that will not be more of a risk than touching up in any public bathroom.
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