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You hit the gym to shape up and get healthy, but you may be inadvertently exposing yourself to nasty microbes at the same time.
In a test conducted by ABC News, gym equipment were swabbed and found to be contaminated with germs and the highest-risk machines were those used by many people in quick succession, such as dumbbells, or seats where people may bike or sit down. Experts believe the gym environment -- the large number of gym-goers, exposed skin and sweat -- could be a contributing factor.
Reduce the risk: Avoid touching your face while you're working out, since eighty percent of all infectious disease is transmitted by contact. Germs also harbor in the shower, so wear your slippers when you enter.
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