Originally Posted by
wgscott
I'm trying to decide if it is worth joining a gym. When it is not raining here in the winter, it is usually mild enough to bike outside. The idea of breathing a bunch of exhaled, sweaty air and having a bunch of people sweating and secreting all over stuff that I touch is off-putting.
Solution is simple: bring a towel. That's what I do, and I'm one of only two in the gym at any one time that does. I use a bath towel so no part of my body touches the machines. Good for me, good for you.
Also, the gym's rule is to wipe down the machine after you're finished. I also wear lifting gloves, however, additional hygiene is never a bad thing.