Secrets That Your Gym Is Hiding From You

Most Personal Trainers Aren’t Too Bright

While personal trainers look hot sporting that tank top or tight shirt, their credentials aren’t exactly as good as their looks. The truth is, it’s not too hard to become a personal trainer.

If you want to make sure that you’re being trained by a legit personal trainer, try to check in with the gym manager first about their hiring criteria and the trainer’s credentials.

Bring Your Own Exercise Mat

If you want to save yourself from getting athlete’s foot and plantar warts, avoid using any of the gym’s yoga and exercise mats. They’ve been proven many times over to be full of dangerous bacteria.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.