To Stop Getting Sick at The Gym

[Honkey_Kong]

Okay, I'm pretty sure the disinfectant my gym uses is useless. I've been getting sick all the time and I'm thinking it might be the gym equipment.
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So what brand cleaner or wipe should I use? I'm looking for one that kills germs in the shorter amount of time and NOT do damage to the equipment. Any suggestions?

[Bigshotvictoria]

My employer supplies us with a private gym, we use Virox wipes.

It might give you cancer, but it kills EVERYTHING.

[Hoggage_54]

Stop licking the gym equipment...

[diesel101]

Hand sanitizer

[Bert]

I work at a gym and am constantly sick too.

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air quality and ventilation may be the problem.

[lovbyts]

My wife takes clorox wipes and wipes down everything she is going to use before touching it. me, I dont bother unless she is with me because I rarely get sick but I do wash my hands before, during and after and focus on not touching my face.

I work at a gym and am constantly sick too.

air quality and ventilation may be the problem.

Good point. People over look the AC and duct cleaning all the time and especially places like this it needs done regularly.

When I go on vacation I try to always remember to take or get a can of Lysol disinfectant spray and spray the inside of the AC unit and take a quick look at the filters if I can see them as well as door knobs and a few other key areas.

[DB1982]

My wife takes clorox wipes and wipes down everything she is going to use before touching it. me, I dont bother unless she is with me because I rarely get sick but I do wash my hands before, during and after and focus on not touching my face.

Good point. People over look the AC and duct cleaning all the time and especially places like this it needs done regularly.

When I go on vacation I try to always remember to take or get a can of Lysol disinfectant spray and spray the inside of the AC unit and take a quick look at the filters if I can see them as well as door knobs and a few other key areas.

Sweeting and touching your face is one of the main culprits.
I wash my hands and forearms several times during my workout.

[GirlyGymRat]

HK. Take a look at this. I put 1-2 drops in my 24 oz water bottles. This brand is expensive but use very little so worth it IMO.

http://www.natural-aromatherapy-bene...ieves-Oil.html

The other suggestions will help also. Thieves is preventative.

[Honkey_Kong]

HK. Take a look at this. I put 1-2 drops in my 24 oz water bottles. This brand is expensive but use very little so worth it IMO.

Thieves Oil provides powerful protection against viruses and bacteria

The other suggestions will help also. Thieves is preventative.

Isn't it poisonous to drink that? It looks like it has eucalyptus oil in it.

[GirlyGymRat]

Isn't it poisonous to drink that? It looks like it has eucalyptus oil in it.

I haven't had a cold or sniffle all winter other then a little sinus infection which was before and why I started taking this. An old man (and I do mean old like 75 ish) at work has had a upper respiratory cough for months. He is Chinese decent and said thieves has same Chinese medicine herbs that his ancestors used when he was a young lad.

I wouldn't suggest anything that would harm you. Trust me hon.

Google 100 uses of coconut oil. Then go out and buy in bulk. i use for many purpose. For you I would suggest sugar glow rubs. Mix coconut oil with raw brown sugar till paste like. Lay some old sheets and towels in front of a lit fireplace. Find someone to exfoliate your body with mixture. Use towel to brush off and wrap another old sheet around your body while in route to shower (its a mess to clean up if naked ) Rinse off. Don't use soap. Return to fireplace and have body cream applied. Your skin will be sooooo and

Just for fun, return the favor to the person who scrubbed you. add a little wine to the evening and voile :P

[Bonaparte]

air quality and ventilation may be the problem.

Exactly. Unless you're touching your hands to your mucous membranes (mouth, nose, eyes), then hand sanitizer won't make a difference, since you're getting sick from inhaled droplets.
Oh, and most sanitizers are just ethyl alcohol, which works fine for nearly everything but C. Diff.

[Bonaparte]

I haven't had a cold or sniffle all winter other then a little sinus infection which was before and why I started taking this. An old man (and I do mean old like 75 ish) at work has had a upper respiratory cough for months. He is Chinese decent and said thieves has same Chinese medicine herbs that his ancestors used when he was a young lad.

Did you let this same old Chinese man use your account to post? Because that part didn't make a whole lot of sense...

[GirlyGymRat]

Did you let this same old Chinese man use your account to post? Because that part didn't make a whole lot of sense...

Stop picking on me and my iPhone. Lol.

U don't approve of eastern holistic meds? I rather like a cross between legal and illegal medicine.

[noon]

Stop picking on me and my iPhone. Lol.

U don't approve of eastern holistic meds? I rather like a cross between legal and illegal medicine.

I like the way that sounds. Has a nice ring to it.

[lovbyts]

I work at a gym and am constantly sick too.

I haven't had a cold or sniffle all winter other then a little sinus infection which was before and why I started taking this. An old man (and I do mean old like 75 ish) at work has had a upper respiratory cough for months. He is Chinese decent and said thieves has same Chinese medicine herbs that his ancestors used when he was a young lad.

The problem I have with this statement is, if the stuff works so well and he knew about it why did he have an upper respiratory cough for months?

dont get me wrong, I like the whole holistic thing and I do think it works but most of those ingredients are pretty mild.

Look into Oil of Oregano.

[Honkey_Kong]

I haven't had a cold or sniffle all winter other then a little sinus infection which was before and why I started taking this. An old man (and I do mean old like 75 ish) at work has had a upper respiratory cough for months. He is Chinese decent and said thieves has same Chinese medicine herbs that his ancestors used when he was a young lad.

I wouldn't suggest anything that would harm you. Trust me hon.

Google 100 uses of coconut oil. Then go out and buy in bulk. i use for many purpose. For you I would suggest sugar glow rubs. Mix coconut oil with raw brown sugar till paste like. Lay some old sheets and towels in front of a lit fireplace. Find someone to exfoliate your body with mixture. Use towel to brush off and wrap another old sheet around your body while in route to shower (its a mess to clean up if naked ) Rinse off. Don't use soap. Return to fireplace and have body cream applied. Your skin will be sooooo and

Just for fun, return the favor to the person who scrubbed you. add a little wine to the evening and voile :P

I'll trust you on this one and try a bottle out. I've been getting so many colds lately, fvck it, anything's worth a try. I've also ran my workout gloves through the laundry machine on hot. I'm hoping they didn't shrink too much. But from here on out, I'm not touching anything that hasn't been disinfected by me first.

As far as the coconut oil thing goes, I might need somebody to help me apply it. What're you doing Saturday night?

[GirlyGymRat]

The problem I have with this statement is, if the stuff works so well and he knew about it why did he have an upper respiratory cough for months?

dont get me wrong, I like the whole holistic thing and I do think it works but most of those ingredients are pretty mild.

Look into Oil of Oregano.

At 75ish, prolly forgot. :P

[GirlyGymRat]

I'll trust you on this one and try a bottle out. I've been getting so many colds lately, fvck it, anything's worth a try. I've also ran my workout gloves through the laundry machine on hot. I'm hoping they didn't shrink too much. But from here on out, I'm not touching anything that hasn't been disinfected by me first.

As far as the coconut oil thing goes, I might need somebody to help me apply it. What're you doing Saturday night?

I do hope it works for you.

I don't like to shower at the gym but do in the winter months. I sweat A LOT and if I dash outside without a quick shower, I tend to get chilled, feel cold and shiver.

Coconut sugar glow rub is awesome and i was not busy Saturday nite. Shucks. LoL

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[lovbyts]

don't forget your yearly flu shots!

Why? Flu shot wont keep you from catching colds. All it will do is...... never mind, wont go there.

[GirlyGymRat]

how goes it Honkey?

I'll trust you on this one and try a bottle out. I've been getting so many colds lately, fvck it, anything's worth a try. I've also ran my workout gloves through the laundry machine on hot. I'm hoping they didn't shrink too much. But from here on out, I'm not touching anything that hasn't been disinfected by me first.

As far as the coconut oil thing goes, I might need somebody to help me apply it. What're you doing Saturday night?

[Hrothgar]

Try mixing 1ml of juice into a water bottle with a little water and squirt it up your asshole so it goes directly into your bloodstream.

EDIT: I'm referencing this post btw http://forums.steroid.com/anabolic-s...m-steroid.html in case that whooshed anyone

[Honkey_Kong]

how goes it Honkey?

It's going. I'm feeling a little better. I haven't tried your ancient chinese secret yet, but I've been acting OCD carrying a bottle of hand sanitizer around with me everywhere I go.

[Honkey_Kong]

Try mixing 1ml of juice into a water bottle with a little water and squirt it up your asshole so it goes directly into your bloodstream.

EDIT: I'm referencing this post btw http://forums.steroid.com/anabolic-s...m-steroid.html in case that whooshed anyone

Yeah, I'm going to have to pass on that one.