Do you wonder what germs are lurking on the mats, dumbbells and in the showers at your gym? CBC Marketplace swabbed many of the popular surfaces at Planet Fitness, GoodLife and Anytime Fitness gyms to uncover how germy they can be. We also look at how you can protect yourself when you work out.

THE COUNTDOWN
03:25 - 5th germiest surface
03:51 - 4th germiest surface
05:29 - 3rd germiest surface
06:27 - 2nd germiest surface
07:55 - 1st germiest surface
09:52 - Showers

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FIRST BROADCAST January 12, 2024