But skipping that post-gym rinse isn't just a matter of preference — it can lead to some seriously unpleasant consequences.

On a cold and wet evening, Sam Lewis walks to her local gym for a shower. It is a painful and slow journey, using a walking stick. The 34-year-old's rheumatoid arthritis means she risks falling ...

I take my fitness very seriously, and after working out, I will shower there a lot. You can almost always find me at a gym. Planet Fitness is widely the best gym membership for those doing van ...

The young woman also spends just £15 every month on a gym membership to be able to have a shower, and do her hair and make-up before work. ''Self-care is not always aesthetic. Self-care is ...