Hygiene & PA Benefits
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Sweat left on the skin can cause what common skin issue?
What is acne or fungal infections
Why should you change clothes after exercise?
What is to prevent bacteria buildup and odor
How often should workout clothes be washed to prevent bacteria buildup?
What is after every use
Why should you shower after exercise?
What is to remove sweat, bacteria and odor
What social benefit comes from good hygiene in sports?
What is peer acceptance
Why should tight, sweaty clothes be changed quickly after exercise?
What is to prevent clogged pores and skin irritation
Why should you wash workout clothes after exercise?
What is to remove bacteria, sweat, and odor
What happens if you frequently skip showers after workouts?
What is increased risk of skin infections and odor buildup
Name two mental benefits of post-exercise hygiene.
What are confidence and reduced stress
What fabric is best for workout clothes to reduce sweat buildup?
What is moisture-wicking material
Leaving damp clothes in a gym bag can lead to what type of growth?
What is mold and bacteria
What body parts should be washed thoroughly after exercise to prevent bacterial buildup?
What are groin, armpits and feet
Body odor from sweat is caused by bacteria breaking down what?
What are lipids and proteins
Wearing sweaty clothes too long increases the risk of what skin condition?
What is a fungal infection (e.g., ringworm, jock itch)
What ingredient in detergent helps break down sweat and body oils?
What are enzymes
Sweat itself is odorless—what causes body odor after exercise?
What is bacteria breaking down sweat
What serious skin infection spreads in locker rooms due to poor hygiene?
What is Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
(MRSA)
What chemical compound causes the musty smell in unwashed workout clothes?
What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from bacteria
What type of bacteria, commonly found in unwashed gym clothes, causes body odor?
What is Corynebacterium
What is the best type of soap for removing sweat and bacteria after sports?
What is antibacterial or pH-balanced soap