Face masks are now compulsory if you want to step out of the house. Irrespective of whether you are out for walking or buying groceries, you simply cannot afford to move around without a mask covering your mouth and nose appropriately. It is a measure of utmost importance to stop the spread of COVID-19. But what if you want to jog or do cycling on the road? Should you still wear a mask?
Until now, health experts were of the opinion that face masks can be worn even while jogging or doing workouts. But the latest update indicates that if possible this should be avoided. The caregivers across the world were alarmed when it was reported that the lungs of a jogger in Wuhan collapsed while he was running wearing a mask. The 26-year-old had to be admitted for chest pain.
New Updates About Wearing Mask While Jogging or Doing Workouts
Health experts around the world now have come to the conclusion that you should never workout wearing a mask even if you are doing it to prevent the spread of coronavirus. It is better to observe social distancing norms while exercising outdoors such as staying six feet away from others in the park or on the road. Keeping this adequate distance is enough to protect you from the COVID-19 infection.
Health experts have said that you should not workout wearing a facemask even if it is to keep you safe from infection. Facemasks when used while exercising come with a lot of risks. When a person is running or doing his workout he needs more air to breathe and the lungs start working harder. Due to the mask, the flow of air to the lungs is restricted and you might feel tired or breathless.
Contrarily if you continue to wear the mask for a longer time it becomes wet due to sweat leading to discomfort. Importantly, if you already have any health issues related to lungs, chest, or respiratory illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, bronchitis, or asthma, you should avoid wearing a mask while jogging or cycling or doing any form of exercise.
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