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 9, 2018 | Athletes, Infection prevention, Preventing germs
Originally published by 13WIBW TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Washburn Rural High School athletic director Penny Lane knows firsthand what can be lurking in the gym. “Anytime you have a lot of people in the same area, the possibility exits for things to...
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 | Jan 2, 2018 | Athletes, Infection prevention
Originally published by The Linfield Review Blood, sweat and tears: a phrase that has been coined by athletic teams across the country. It refers to the sacrifice and commitment required of successful athletes; however, new re- search suggests the phrase references...
by admin | Dec 28, 2017 | Athletes, Infection prevention
Originally published by the Daily Record MOUNT OLIVE – Two high school football players have been diagnosed with viral meningitis, according to school officials. Mount Olive High School Principal Kevin Stansberry, in a letter to parents, wrote the district was...
