So only yesterday I wrote a blog post about the need to clean up after yourself in the gym.  Today, another post on the same subject.  Let me explain:

Today I was finishing up my pre-workout warm-up and stretch, and moved to the ab machines.  I went to my favorite machine, one of those where you sit down in the chair, select your weight, and then pull the back of the chair down to crunch your abs.  After a number of good reps, as I got going, I leaned back in the chair to stretch the abs a little and go for a deeper crunch.

That’s when the back of my head became completely wet.

This was gross.  I had put my head back on the headrest and it was soaking wet.  Apparently, the gym member who used this machine before me had sweated all over it, a LOT, and then just walked away.  

So I did what he should have done.  I walked a few steps to the column with the paper towels and cleanser and cleaned off the machine.  Of course, the first thing I did was wipe off my head, a LOT.  And after my workout, I was happy to get into the shower and repeatedly wash the back of my head.

Certain people sweat alot, and you know who you are.  So carry a towel, or take the time to wipe off the machine with the provided disinfectant.  We all share this gym space, and we all have a responsibility to be considerate to those around us.  No one should have an experience like I had today.  And I’m going to looking a little closer before sitting next time!