Going to the gym may be bad for your health, say scientists

A new study in the United Kingdom warns gym goers may be getting more than they bargain for when they workout.

For it turns out that the equipment may also be exposing them to harmful bacteria.

Each time we touch the treadmill screen or even grab a free weight, we are coming into contact with bacteria that causes pneumonia or septicemia – and even some bugs that are resistant to antibiotics.