It's getting to be that time again!! Scorching temperatures! Causing steamy, muggy, sweaty training sessions! (especially here in AZ) This is the time of year when infestations of ring worm, staph infection, impetigo and other athletic fungi can spread through the gym.
PLEASE!!! Wash your gi (and your body) after EVERY time you train! Don't go out to eat or shopping first either. The longer the bacteria sits on your body, the more likely you are to be contaminated or spread it to others.
Also....if you see anything suspicious on your skin DO NOT come and roll with the rest of us (even with a bandage on it) until you are sure it is no longer contagious. This can cause a HUGE out break through out the gym. If you are not sure what it is, please ask one of your instructors. Chances are, unfortunately .....that they have seen it or had it in the past and can let you know if it is something to worry about.
PLEASE!!! Wash your gi (and your body) after EVERY time you train! Don't go out to eat or shopping first either. The longer the bacteria sits on your body, the more likely you are to be contaminated or spread it to others.
Also....if you see anything suspicious on your skin DO NOT come and roll with the rest of us (even with a bandage on it) until you are sure it is no longer contagious. This can cause a HUGE out break through out the gym. If you are not sure what it is, please ask one of your instructors. Chances are, unfortunately .....that they have seen it or had it in the past and can let you know if it is something to worry about.
Ring worm
Staph Infection (this is NO joke!)
Here's some valuable tips and products to help you out!
If your gi is stinky: Use Vinegar, it not only will help get the smell out, it also helps to preserve the colors in black or blue gi's (or any other color) it kills odors without weakening the fabric. It also kills germs and is all natural.
Washing your gi: you need to wash your gi every single time you roll. Don’t overload your washer! You gi will not get clean. I like to use Tide Sport (it smells good and helps remove stains) you can also use Baking Soda or Borax.
Line dry your gi: The Sun kills bacteria naturally. Dry your gis completely before wearing them!
A common cause of funk is to wash the gi then wear it before it’s completely dry. Moisture is an environment that bacteria enjoy, and if you never allow your gi's to dry completely, you’re probably harboring plenty of funky bacteria.
I personally don't put my dirty gi back in my gym bag (unless you want to wash that too) It also can hold bacteria.
If your gi is stinky: Use Vinegar, it not only will help get the smell out, it also helps to preserve the colors in black or blue gi's (or any other color) it kills odors without weakening the fabric. It also kills germs and is all natural.
Washing your gi: you need to wash your gi every single time you roll. Don’t overload your washer! You gi will not get clean. I like to use Tide Sport (it smells good and helps remove stains) you can also use Baking Soda or Borax.
Line dry your gi: The Sun kills bacteria naturally. Dry your gis completely before wearing them!
A common cause of funk is to wash the gi then wear it before it’s completely dry. Moisture is an environment that bacteria enjoy, and if you never allow your gi's to dry completely, you’re probably harboring plenty of funky bacteria.
I personally don't put my dirty gi back in my gym bag (unless you want to wash that too) It also can hold bacteria.
For your skin: wash thoroughly with an antibacterial soap. You can also buy products now specifically made for athletes like Gi Soap, it is all natural with ingredients that have been proven to keep Ring Worm, Staph Infections, Impetigo and other athletic fungi off of your skin.
Keep fingernails & toenails trimmed as-well.
*for more info on NOT Fighting Dirty and Jiu Jitsu Etiquitte see: http://www.justagirlbjj.com/1/post/2012/08/fighting-dirty.html
Keep fingernails & toenails trimmed as-well.
*for more info on NOT Fighting Dirty and Jiu Jitsu Etiquitte see: http://www.justagirlbjj.com/1/post/2012/08/fighting-dirty.html
Ringworm killed in only a few days using JUST Gi-Soap
