exercises and pollution

[liveuk]

Hey folks,
I've lived in Nantong for 3 months and will transfer to other jiangsu city soon. Have a question for you all. We all know air pollution in China is very severe. If we exercise for running we would breathe a lot of dusts into our lungs, or hiking/jogging. The more you exercise, the more you inhale bacteria and other toxic aerosols. And my friend suggest we don't do too much exercise specifically around the streets or factories. so bad huh, how could you consider this?

[karjoy]

Hi,
I've lived in Nantong for 6 months now and I walk every where. I have not experienced any difficulty with my health and I consider myself to be very healthy. There is an outdoor gym along the river, actually there are many such gyms along the river.When the weather becomes warmer I intend to utilize these places.

[alexss]

should be no problem for exercises indoor or in gym. don't run too long on urban streets if you have asthma.

[jennwfinch]

yes, pollution in China is severe in most of cities/towns. I know summer days are prime time for hiking, biking...the problems are the more intense the activity, the faster a person breathes and the greater the amount air breathed in. The effects of air pollution can include respiratory discomfort, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, reduced lung function, bronchitis and asthma attacks. I suggest that if you live in a city where summer smog is a factor, try exercising in the morning, when it's cooler, and before traffic starts to build. Choose parks, recreation areas and quiet roads situated away from traffic. When air quality is particularly bad, consider exercising indoors, reducing workout intensity, or holding off for a day.