by admin | Apr 24, 2018 | Athletes, Gyms, Infection prevention, Preventing germs
Sure, you hope the person who used the gym equipment before you wiped off their sweat before moving on. However, the equipment may be hiding something far more dangerous to your health – bacteria. While exercise is good for your health, the germs left behind on the...
by admin | Mar 13, 2018 | Athletes, Gyms, MRSA
Sterile Space is attending the NJ Athletic Directors Association meeting in Atlantic City, NJ. Meeting lots of great people who understand the need for better infection prevention, control and eradication.
by admin | Jan 19, 2018 | Athletes, Gyms, Infection prevention, MRSA, Preventing germs, Skin infections
TODAY’s investigative reporter, Jeff Rossen, launched a new report on concerns you can get sick from going to the gym. According to recent studies, doctors have found that gyms can be a “hot bed” for bacteria and other infectious diseases like MRSA...
by admin | Jan 5, 2018 | Athletes, Gyms, MRSA, Skin infections
Visiting the gym is part of a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, gyms can also be breeding grounds for germs. An infection or illness can keep you out of the gym and derail your fitness goals. Here’s what you need to know about gym infection prevention and the most...
by admin | Jan 2, 2018 | Athletes, Gyms, Infection prevention
Every time you pick up a weight or grab an exercise bike handle, you could be putting yourself at risk for an illness or infection. Fit Rated recently gathered bacteria samples from 27 different pieces of equipment at three different gyms to get an idea of how many...
by admin | Dec 26, 2017 | Athletes, Gyms, Infection prevention, Preventing germs
Originally published by CBS NEWS Participating in organized sports can bring plenty of health benefits for children and teens, but it also comes with certain risks, including the spread of infectious diseases. This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued...
