Kyle Frey, a 21-year-old wrestler, noticed a pimple on his arm but ignored it. Within days, it covered his bicep and turned painful. At the emergency room, he learned he had a potentially deadly infection, and he spent five days in the hospital.

How can you avoid getting a dangerous infection at the gym? Easy:

• Carry one gym bag for clean clothes, another for dirty clothes.
  
• If you do floor exercises, bring your own mat.
  
• Bring your own towels and antibacterial soap.
  
• Wash your hands before and after using any equipment.
  
• Wear shoes in the shower.
  
• Carefully dry your armpits and groin.
  
• Blow-dry your toes on low heat.
  

Coincidentally, these are the exact same rules you should follow if you want all the other gym members to call you "Creepy Gaywad."