All-Star Poll: Does Your Gym Supply Water To Athletes?

[FierceIsTheName]

At all my previous gyms have had water fountains. At first when my current gym opened they didn't have a water fountain, but they had water bottles anyone could grab. Obviously that would start getting expensive so they added a water fountain and it's the greatest thing in the world. I try to bring a water bottle but sometimes I lose it in my car soooo


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[AliciaM]

I've never cheered at a gym with a water fountain. People bring their water bottles. And if they "forget" or don't bring one they just go to the sink and take a sip from the tap. Which isn't sanitary by any means but we constantly remind them to bring a beverage and if they don't then we can't do much about it.

On the topic of germs yes it will help if you're exposed to germs for colds and flus and such in terms of getting sick vs not getting sick if you're a complete germ a phone but it won't do any good what so ever whether you're a germ a phobe or not when it comes to an auto-immune disease. They don't discriminate lol

 

[MyGirlCheers]

I've never cheered at a gym with a water fountain. People bring their water bottles. And if they "forget" or don't bring one they just go to the sink and take a sip from the tap. Which isn't sanitary by any means but we constantly remind them to bring a beverage and if they don't then we can't do much about it.

On the topic of germs yes it will help if you're exposed to germs for colds and flus and such in terms of getting sick vs not getting sick if you're a complete germ a phone but it won't do any good what so ever whether you're a germ a phobe or not when it comes to an auto-immune disease. They don't discriminate lol

Actually, there's some ongoing research on the hypothesis that our immune systems don't have enough to do thus leading to the rise in auto-immune disorders and allergies.

The ‘hygiene hypothesis’ for autoimmune and allergic diseases: an update

 

[AliciaM]

Well I have t1 diabetes and have done a lot of research as well and plenty of people in 3rd world countries have auto immune diseases. I've had the discussion with an amazing endo on a video chat as well and he doesn't believe that that's what has caused it either. A lot of auto immune diseases were hard to test for even 50 years ago so there really isn't a rise in them it's that it's now easier to diagnose so we hear of more and more cases of them.

But to each their own opinion.

 

[MyGirlCheers]

Well I have t1 diabetes and have done a lot of research as well and plenty of people in 3rd world countries have auto immune diseases. I've had the discussion with an amazing endo on a video chat as well and he doesn't believe that that's what has caused it either. A lot of auto immune diseases were hard to test for even 50 years ago so there really isn't a rise in them it's that it's now easier to diagnose so we hear of more and more cases of them.

But to each their own opinion.

It's not about my opinion - I just pointed out the research. Did you read the link I posted?

It's a fact that allergy and auto-immune diseases (of which I have both and have read plenty of research) are on the rise in the Western world. My opinion is that the cause is multi-faceted and that hygiene is likely one of those facets, but not the singular cause.

 

[AliciaM]

Ok so there is some research. There are lots of research articles and articles about "cures" or close to cures? Does it mean they're 100 percent true? No it's research. Like I said you've researched something and so have I. You have your opinion on the matter and I have another. And yes I did read it, and I don't really agree.

 

[Ashley]

My gym used to have a vending machine. No bubbler. I usually bring a water bottle or if I forget I go grab a sip from the tap. I don't drink a whole lot of water during practice, so sometimes I just bum a sip of water off someone else.

 

[Mndl]

Actually, there's some ongoing research on the hypothesis that our immune systems don't have enough to do thus leading to the rise in auto-immune disorders and allergies.

The ‘hygiene hypothesis’ for autoimmune and allergic diseases: an update

I read a couple of very interesting books one called An Epidemic of Absence and another called Missing Microbes that both dealt with the "hygiene hypothesis" and also how the overuse of antibiotics might contribute to some autoimmune diseases i.e. Crohns, Colitis and a few others. Fascinating stuff.

 

[MyGirlCheers]

I read a couple of very interesting books one called An Epidemic of Absence and another called Missing Microbes that both dealt with the "hygiene hypothesis" and also how the overuse of antibiotics might contribute to some autoimmune diseases i.e. Crohns, Colitis and a few others. Fascinating stuff.

I find it all very interesting. I think there are many factors that have contributed to the sharp rise in auto-immune and allergic disorders. Early exposure to antibiotics, cleanliness (especially lack of parasites), chemical exposure (both environmentally and in our foods), predisposed people surviving to reproduce, sunscreen use/reduced sun exposure (Vit. D), etc.

 

[randomactsofcheer]

I find it all very interesting. I think there are many factors that have contributed to the sharp rise in auto-immune and allergic disorders. Early exposure to antibiotics, cleanliness (especially lack of parasites), chemical exposure (both environmentally and in our foods), predisposed people surviving to reproduce, sunscreen use/reduced sun exposure (Vit. D), etc.

I think another big factor is most people who had auto-immune and allergic disorders used to not live long enough to reproduce. With so many life-saving/prolonging advances in medicine, people who wouldn't have made it past childhood 60-80 years ago now survive, reproduce, and pass those genetics (good and bad) to their children.

CP's gym used to provide plastic water bottles in a fridge for everyone. These turned out to be a problem because everyone's water bottle looked the same and no one took the time to put their name on one as they pulled it out of the fridge. An awful bug was passed around the gym for about a month. They even canceled practice for a few teams one week because so many kids were sick. I am 99% sure it spread quickly because the kids just picked up any bottle from the general area they remembered setting their's down. But they all looked the same so they were probably sharing a bottle with 2-3 kids per practice. After that, the owner bought reusable water bottles for the entire gym and made everyone write their names in Sharpee on them. There is no drinking fountain (that's what we call them), so kids just refill their bottles from the sink if they run out of water.

 

[catlady]

CP's gym used to provide plastic water bottles in a fridge for everyone. These turned out to be a problem because everyone's water bottle looked the same and no one took the time to put their name on one as they pulled it out of the fridge. An awful bug was passed around the gym for about a month.

Youngest cp had mono this summer and kidding around I asked her who she had been kissing. Once I explained to her why it was called the "kissing illness" she said, "I haven't been kissing anyone but, to save money, about 8 of us share a coffee every morning at school.":eek:

@MyGirlCheers Cp, three weeks prior to being diagnosed with ITP at age four, was hospitalized with pneumonia and a few months before that, with Salmonella. She was given high doses of antibiotics both times, my mom has rheumatoid arthritis, I used to be the Clorox and hand sanitizer queen, and she drank large quantities of milk. She pretty much fell into all of the categories you listed.

 

[Official OWECheer]

Youngest cp had mono this summer and kidding around I asked her who she had been kissing. Once I explained to her why it was called the "kissing illness" she said, "I haven't been kissing anyone but, to save money, about 8 of us share a coffee every morning at school.":eek:

LOL! At least she's being frugal! (But EW!)

 

[schpo]

CP's gym used to provide plastic water bottles in a fridge for everyone. These turned out to be a problem because everyone's water bottle looked the same and no one took the time to put their name on one as they pulled it out of the fridge. An awful bug was passed around the gym for about a month. They even canceled practice for a few teams one week because so many kids were sick. I am 99% sure it spread quickly because the kids just picked up any bottle from the general area they remembered setting their's down. But they all looked the same so they were probably sharing a bottle with 2-3 kids per practice. After that, the owner bought reusable water bottles for the entire gym and made everyone write their names in Sharpee on them. There is no drinking fountain (that's what we call them), so kids just refill their bottles from the sink if they run out of water.[/QUOTE]
Ick.

 

[Ems]

Fun team bonding idea! Get the team plastic water bottles and decorate them all together with puff paint and glitter. Two birds, one stone.

 

[randomactsofcheer]

Youngest cp had mono this summer and kidding around I asked her who she had been kissing. Once I explained to her why it was called the "kissing illness" she said, "I haven't been kissing anyone but, to save money, about 8 of us share a coffee every morning at school.":eek:

How much is this coffee!? :eek: