Gloves during training

Hygiene is often a decisive factor when choosing a gym. A representative study revealed that for 46% of athletes, "price" is the most important factor when choosing a gym - but cleanliness is almost as important, at 44%. After all, visitors leave not only sweat and calories after a training session, but also a large number of bacteria and viruses on the equipment behind.

Various studies show how heavily germ-laden studios can be. For example, one study shows that the bacterium "Staphylococcus aureus" can be detected on 75% of all devices. This bacterium can cause muscular diseases in humans and even pneumonia or mastitis. Another important factor in the gym is the air: Not only is it warm in gyms, but it is often humid due to factors such as sweating and showering. Perfect for bacteria and viruses, which multiply in such environments.

The recommendation in gyms is to establish hygiene on the equipment through the proper use of paper towels and cleaning agents. To make training easier for athletes, gyms offer disinfectant wipes or paper towels along with cleaning supplies. Unfortunately, most of these are not located in the immediate vicinity of all the equipment, which very often does not seem appealing for use - depending on the distance of the training equipment.

Frequent contact with the disinfectant wipes can be a problem. If the wipes are used to clean hands (instead of washing hands), the disinfectant can irritate the hands in the long run. This can lead to dry skin and eczema, which limits the training.

Cross-contamination is easily possible here, as all fitness equipment is usually in continuous use throughout the day. Proper cleaning and fitness gloves are ways to efficiently limit the transmission of germs between visitors.

With the constant exchange of items such as towels or membership cards, gym employees are exposed to a lot of face-to-face customer contact. To protect themselves from bacteria and viruses, employees often use plastic gloves.

However, if plastic gloves are not changed after each point of contact, bacteria and viruses will accumulate on the glove surface. Consequently, pathogens can be passed from person to person.

This is an opportunity for gym operators to create a healthier working environment for their employees. This can be achieved, for example, by using antiviral and antibacterial fabric gloves at the reception desk. For employees, we recommend: The ElephantSkin Classic Gloves!