If you want to work out your upper body, maybe you don't mind sneezing while pumping iron. But we'll confidently say that no one enjoys experiencing an allergy attack while they're at the gym. Not only is this dangerous, it also prevents you from fulfilling your fitness goals.
To prevent these allergy attacks, it's important to understand how you're affected by allergies in the first place. Then you can take the following steps to manage them.
1. Bring disinfectant spray
Gyms always provide disinfectant spray to clean off equipment. However, these products can often have a strong odor. Combined with chemicals, sprays can cause people to sneeze and wheeze. It's best instead to use your own spray to wash down equipment before and after you're finished using it.
2. Open windows
As is the case with any establishment, open windows allow dust, dirt and allergens to flow freely inside. These particles then drape across equipment that you have to work out on. While it may seem impossible to convince management to shut the windows, you can talk to them about the health consequences of open windows when pollen levels are high. You could also start a petition with other gym members to keep windows closed and use the HVAC when pollen counts reach a certain point.
3. Workout clothes
Do you clean your clothes after working out? We certainly hope so. But it's crucial to point out that clothes, gym shoes, and personal equipment and bags can all gather dust, dirt and allergens. Make sure to wash these after each gym session.
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