Could going to the gym offer more than just getting you in tiptop shape? Well not to put a damper on fitness but some gyms can be a real haven for germ activities like Norovirus which hangs out on the surface of exercise machines for some 30 days and causes stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some researcher tests found traces of the highly contagious Rhinovirus on gym machines, which may cause the common cold. Next we have Staphylococcus Aureus, which clings to workout equipment for weeks and leads to irritating skin infections. Then there’s fungi that lurks in the shower and locker rooms, causing foot infections. Now the good news is, most of the germs in your gym bag are your own, and are unlikely to harm you. Now pilfering that used bar of soap can be a real health hazard.

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