Study: Gym equipment may have more germs than a toilet seat

BOSTON — Going to the gym is supposed to help you stay healthy, but a

says it could be making you sick.

tested items found in a common gym.

They discovered free weights have 362 times the number of germs as a toilet seat. They also found the typical treadmill had 74 times more bacteria than a public bathroom faucet.

Researchers recommend disinfecting equipment before and after each use, as well as washing your hands after each workout.

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