Steve O Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Anyone else notice a lot more people are wiping down the equipment prior to use? I've always wiped down equipment both before and after use, especially for cardio equipment. Up until the past couple weeks most of what I've seen has been people going through the motions when they were finished. Now I see a lot of people wiping things down before use (once again, especially cardio equipment.) Guess it took the corona virus to convince a lot of people that cleanliness is a good idea! One change I've made, since I'm not sure that the liquid actually kills the virus, if there is a purell dispenser available I'll use that instead of the liquid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 doubt someone with a 103 degree fever and severe pneumonia-like lungs filling are pumping iron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardhatharry Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 19 minutes ago, row_33 said: doubt someone with a 103 degree fever and severe pneumonia-like lungs filling are pumping iron It's contagious even before they ever show symptoms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 56 minutes ago, Steve O said: Anyone else notice a lot more people are wiping down the equipment prior to use? I've always wiped down equipment both before and after use, especially for cardio equipment. Up until the past couple weeks most of what I've seen has been people going through the motions when they were finished. Now I see a lot of people wiping things down before use (once again, especially cardio equipment.) Guess it took the corona virus to convince a lot of people that cleanliness is a good idea! One change I've made, since I'm not sure that the liquid actually kills the virus, if there is a purell dispenser available I'll use that instead of the liquid. I belong to a CKO kickboxing studio. I just got an e-mail from them pretty much re-iterating what the people in your gym were doing. And they're taking every means necessary to stop germs from spreading... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 17 minutes ago, Hardhatharry said: It's contagious even before they ever show symptoms. every illness is contagious before it explodes including all flus and pneumonias, which kill 120,000 total each year, to little panic or attention 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I’ve joined and quit at least 4 gyms since moving to Atlanta 10 years ago. I’d rather live somewhere with nice weather where I can do my thing outside, whether it’s tennis, biking, walking or running. Sadly, I’m here. I saw a drink coaster recently that said: “I missed going to the gym today. That makes three years in a row.” That fits me! ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Another Fan said: I belong to a CKO kickboxing studio. I just got an e-mail from them pretty much re-iterating what the people in your gym were doing. And they're taking every means necessary to stop germs from spreading... Sorry... Just had to post it: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardhatharry Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 17 hours ago, row_33 said: every illness is contagious before it explodes including all flus and pneumonias, which kill 120,000 total each year, to little panic or attention Makes me wonder why you said what you said then... Here comes the flu thing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 23 hours ago, Steve O said: Anyone else notice a lot more people are wiping down the equipment prior to use? I've always wiped down equipment both before and after use, especially for cardio equipment. Up until the past couple weeks most of what I've seen has been people going through the motions when they were finished. Now I see a lot of people wiping things down before use (once again, especially cardio equipment.) Guess it took the corona virus to convince a lot of people that cleanliness is a good idea! One change I've made, since I'm not sure that the liquid actually kills the virus, if there is a purell dispenser available I'll use that instead of the liquid. I was actually thinking the same thing today. I’m a gym wiper but mostly because I’m a bit of a germaphobe. I feel like younger people are better about it but that may just be my perception. I’m 38 and feel like I kind of fall in the middle-aged club. I went at 10 AM today which is prime older crowd and they were wiping things down. I was impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 ?head to the gym tomorrow. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 On 3/5/2020 at 7:54 PM, ExiledInIllinois said: Sorry... Just had to post it: Lloyd Dobler predicting the rise of MMA. Freakin' genius. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I am seeing some more pre-wiping at Planet Fitness in the last week or so. I'm diligent about post-wiping but don't do any pre. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I always left more from the wipe if the next to use was a guy with his shorts hiked up way too high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 You don't want your place of business to be identified as the "ground zero" of *any* outbreak. You don't make any money if your gym used to be in the building that's since been demolished by FEMA. I kid, but that's something the Chinese would likely do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 one of many reasons why I don't go to the gym. the equipment should be wiped down every time a person leaves the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 1 minute ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: one of many reasons why I don't go to the gym. the equipment should be wiped down every time a person leaves the station. this isn’t part of workout culture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 1 minute ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: one of many reasons why I don't go to the gym. the equipment should be wiped down every time a person leaves the station. The good people do it themselves, and my PF has people constantly walking around with towels and that spray, cleaning everything. They mop the floor like every 15 minutes it seems like........ 1 minute ago, row_33 said: this isn’t part of workout culture? You'd be disgusted on how many people don't...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: The good people do it themselves, and my PF has people constantly walking around with towels and that spray, cleaning everything. They mop the floor like every 15 minutes it seems like........ You'd be disgusted on how many people don't...... I enjoy Russilo podcasts that go over the horrible types you meet at a workout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 14 hours ago, mead107 said: ?head to the gym tomorrow. ?? They have wine tasting there? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 47 minutes ago, row_33 said: I enjoy Russilo podcasts that go over the horrible types you meet at a workout Gym Corner!!!!! I think of Ryen every single time I see d-bags leaving weights on the leg press, or sitting on machines staring at their phones for 10 minutes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Bill Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 On 3/9/2020 at 11:20 AM, row_33 said: this isn’t part of workout culture? And this is why virus and bad bacteria spread 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 On 3/8/2020 at 8:30 PM, mead107 said: ?head to the gym tomorrow. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: Thanks for sharing my picture. ?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Make sure you also wipe down where your hands touch, that is the most important part. So many people just wipe down where their back and butt hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, 4BillsintheBurgh said: Make sure you also wipe down where your hands touch, that is the most important part. So many people just wipe down where their back and butt hit. takes times like this to move the hands up higher on that worry list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 i'm on my way now. i'm going to rub my junk over everything. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) Don’t complain about chafing edit: on second thought please don’t tell us how you preemptively combat that Edited March 13, 2020 by row_33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 20 hours ago, teef said: i'm on my way now. i'm going to rub my junk over everything. Perfect, I make sure the first thing I do when I get on a machine is wipe the prior dude's ass sweat on my face that they never wipe off.... I love the musk, I feel like a warrior, and I don't have to make a trip for towels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 As of this morning, I'm now pre-wiping the cardio equipment and also wiping the handles on the other weight machines. It was a ghost town in there today.......normally, the 6-7am hour is packed. I did see @teef rubbing his butt on the sit-up bench....... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Seasons1992 said: As of this morning, I'm now pre-wiping the cardio equipment and also wiping the handles on the other weight machines. It was a ghost town in there today.......normally, the 6-7am hour is packed. I did see @teef rubbing his butt on the sit-up bench....... i was at the gym at around 7:30, which is a busy time, and it was easily 50% less full than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 50 minutes ago, teef said: i was at the gym at around 7:30, which is a busy time, and it was easily 50% less full than usual. I didn’t take my kid to LegoLand today because of you. He’s not happy with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 29 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I didn’t take my kid to LegoLand today because of you. He’s not happy with you. I don’t mind being thrown under the bus for that. You made the smart choice. Tell him uncle teef will make it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 3 hours ago, teef said: I don’t mind being thrown under the bus for that. You made the smart choice. Tell him uncle teef will make it right. I'll pm you my checking account and routing number for therapy. BTW, The Irishman was good wasn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 On 3/12/2020 at 8:21 AM, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: You shouldn't lift when you're pregnant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 24 minutes ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: You shouldn't lift when you're pregnant. Has to be a way to shift the gut into helping the lift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 The LA Fitness I go to was out of hand sanitizer yesterday, when I asked the front desk, she told me people were stealing it. I laughed at her, there were empty bladders left In every wall mounted container. She was lying, I told her I had to quit my membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) On 3/12/2020 at 2:01 PM, teef said: i'm on my way now. i'm going to rub my junk over everything. So now we don't have to just worry about Corona, we also have to worry about Herpes and Crabs? Edited March 15, 2020 by Binghamton Beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Binghamton Beast said: So now we don't have to just worry about Corona, we also have to worry about Herpes and Crabs? Love me for who I am. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 "You tiny brained wipers of other people's bottoms!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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