If there’s a COVID-19 outbreak in your area, there could certainly be a risk of contracting it at the gym, so it might be a good idea not to go. (via CNBCMakeIt)
Many gyms are being proactive about cleaning and disinfecting equipment given the number of COVID-19 cases, but you should still wipe down equipment before and after you use it, Gordon says.
And if you prefer to use a towel to wipe up your sweat while you work out, be mindful of where you place it when you're not using it, Knight says. If a towel were to come in contact with germs or a contaminated surface, then you wouldn't want it anywhere near your face, he adds.If you're nervous about the gym, exercising outdoors would "dramatically reduce any chance" of getting the virus, simply because you're around fewer people, Gordon says.
Currently, there are no restrictions in place that would prevent people from going outside in the United States. Go for a run, hike or bike ride, she suggests.has shown that a 90-minute walk in nature boosts your cognitive functioning and decreases anxiety.Try to plan your gym visit at a time when you know it won't be crowded, so you know there will be fewer people touching and using the equipment, Knight says.
Limit physical touch, like handshakes or high-fives, while you're there, and be sure to wash your hands properly when you arrive and before you leave, he adds.
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