This was taken from an MSNBC Today investigative report looking into the cleanliness of gyms:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15394301/?GT1=8717
Bottled water may be the best way to hydrate. We found the water fountain at one gym to contain more than plain water. In one fountain, Morbach detected mold that can cause allergic reactions and bacteria that can cause lung and skin infections. She was also concerned that the fountain could generate airborne water droplets that if inhaled could cause lung infections.
Ready to be completely grossed out? (Can’t say we didn’t warn you.) Morbach found fecal type organisms on a bench in the locker room in one of the gyms, and similar bacteria on a yoga mat in the other one. That kind of bacteria can cause diarrhea and vomiting. Not exactly the Zen escape you were hoping for!
This is exactly why I wipe the equipment with antibacterial all-purpose cleaner before and after I use it. You might think it's anal (yeah, I guess it is), but Japanese don't clean up after themselves very well in the gym and I ain't taking any chances.


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Brit wit in action folks...Beast you always crack me up!
...common courtesy right

