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Gym cleanliness and safety

FINALLY, as promised :)  So, did you know that the number one reason people do not join or quit a gym is because they think it's dirty?  I learned that in one of my sales classes many years ago when I was a manager in the commercial fitness world.  Be a picky consumer.  Check floors, machines, showers!  Is there a log of regular cleaning times?  Does the desk staff stay busy during down time by cleaning stuff?  Do the Personal Trainers replace items they've used back in to their correct spot?  Ask about towel service: do they send them out via a service, or wash their own?  What kind of antibacterial is being used if it's done in house?  You may feel like a nut, but you'll prevent yourself from getting a staph infection!

It is now the law in the State of California that all fitness facilities have an AED (automated external defibrillator) on site.  So ask your gym rep if they have one.  Where is it?  Who is certified to use it?  If a gym is on top of it, they will be sure to have at least one person on each shift who is able to use the AED. 

Any questions?  I need more conversation on this blog of mine!!! :)

Until next time, yours in health!