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I will amend that people who sweat profusely should wipe off the equipment. Leaving visible fluid residue is in fact gross. It is not necessary for me to wipe anything off the machines or weights as when I am finished with them, they are dry.
Some people who are not even remotely close to sweating insist on wiping every machine after every set - and more annoyingly, glare at you if YOU DON'T. They run over to the spray bottle and paper towels, and wipe, wipe, wipe. I'm getting sick of it. For the record: I am not wiping anything ever. I am not the gym janitor. If you can't stand getting a little sweat on you in a gym, STAY HOME!
I guess it depends on what equipment we are talking about. If we are talking about treadmills, bikes, etc, then I think you should wipe it down after use. You've probably donated a significant amount of sweat to the equipment.
If we are talking about a set of curls, then probably not. But if you are at the end of your workout and you leave a sweaty mess on one of the weight machines, then clean up after yourself. It is the courteous thing to do.
I guess it depends on what equipment we are talking about. If we are talking about treadmills, bikes, etc, then I think you should wipe it down after use. You've probably donated a significant amount of sweat to the equipment.
If we are talking about a set of curls, then probably not. But if you are at the end of your workout and you leave a sweaty mess on one of the weight machines, then clean up after yourself. It is the courteous thing to do.
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But GOD it just makes me so MAD when people do courteous things for me!!
You'd hate my Pure Barre class... they drop disposable wipes off next to everyone right before the end of class so we can wipe down our equipment (mat, band, ball) before putting it away.
I consider it, at the very least, a polite gesture to wipe down a machine. I mean really, how difficult or time consuming is it? If your gym provides the towels and spray, the expectation is that you use them every single time you use a different machine, regardless of the amount of sweat and exertion you spend on it. And it's not just lots of sweat.... people wipe their noses and their mouths. Not wiping down a machine is tantamount to giving me a handshake after picking a boog or wiping your butt. I don't need your cooties, bro.
1. I never use indoor equipment that has a bench or seat.
2. I don't sweat when I'm in a gym. I do that when I'm outside running, pedaling or paddling.
Thanks! I was really worried about you.
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I consider it, at the very least, a polite gesture to wipe down a machine. I mean really, how difficult or time consuming is it? If your gym provides the towels and spray, the expectation is that you use them every single time you use a different machine, regardless of the amount of sweat and exertion you spend on it. And it's not just lots of sweat.... people wipe their noses and their mouths. Not wiping down a machine is tantamount to giving me a handshake after picking a boog or wiping your butt. I don't need your cooties, bro.
Not happening, at least not with me. I will go, do my reps, then I leave. That's my final word on the matter. If you don't like it, then work out at home. You accept a certain level of contact with pathogens when you join a public gym. That's reality, that's the way it is, and that's the way it will stay.
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