If you have to wear a face mask to exercise outdoors under coronavirus stay-at-home orders, here’s how to make sure you get enough oxygen and stay safe.
Key Points:
- It’s generally safe to exercise with a mask
- People with underlying health conditions should take caution when exercising with a mask
- Wearing a mask will decrease the flow of air into lungs
- It’s normal to run out of breath quicker
- The more you exercise with the mask, the more accustomed your body will become
- Unless you have prior health conditions, you should be getting enough oxygen
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