5 surprisingly germy things at your gym

You wipe down the treadmill before using it. You carry your own towel. You may even remember to wash your hands after a workout.

But gyms have a funny way of making you forget about everything you touch between exercises.

You grab a dumbbell, adjust the bench, check your phone, refill your bottle and head for the next machine. Most of these things are part of a normal workout, but they are also shared by dozens of people every day.

Here are some of the germiest spots and objects in a gym that deserve a little more attention.

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