ScumbagMacbeth t1_j9ynpx2 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Reply to comment by halocene_epic in COVID safe gyms/workout spaces? by Alert-Ad4070

LOL people have not gotten better with wiping down equipment, they're disgusting. I just went back to the gym for the first time since before covid (masked with a kn95 and trying to distance) and wipe down everything before I use it as well because people are disgusting.

I'm not the OP but I'm high risk because I have an autoimmune disease and also I have a job that gets extremely fucked up if I call out sick or expose anyone else to covid.

bodhipooh t1_ja0ei7f wrote on February 25, 2023 at 10:19 PM

I have to agree with you about people being disgusting. Even if there was no concern about COVID, wiping down equipment after using it is a basic courtesy. We recently moved into a building we love, but this is one thing (out of three) that really bothers me: seemingly no one wipes weight machines, or treadmills, after using them. I watch people hop on and off during my daily runs and not once have I seen someone come back to wipe them after finishing. My best guess is that most people think/feel that cleaning the equipment after using it is to be done by the staff. Drives me bananas, but I’m more or less resigned to this happening.

halocene_epic t1_j9zmksr wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:07 PM

People at Base are pretty good about wiping down their equipment.

Again, just curious. Did your doctor advise you to continue to wear your mask?

ScumbagMacbeth t1_j9zmqub wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:08 PM

People at Heights Fitness are fucking disgusting. Yes. And even if they didn't, there's no harm in wearing one. I also find it very helpful for my allergies.