Tag Archives: Exercise

Pollutionwatch: Olympic athletes vulnerable to bad air quality

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

The effects of air pollution on athletes came to the fore during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where Steve Ovett collapsed with reparatory problems after the 800 meters final, citing air pollution as a major trigger for his exercise induced … Continue reading →

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Learn the benefits of walking to school

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Next week is Walk to School Week (21 May to 25 May 2012) Mid Sussex District Council is offering free pedometers to parents who take part. Cars and other motor vehicles account for the majority of air pollution in West … Continue reading →

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Relatively low levels of ozone can affect lung function in endurance athletes

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

Relatively low levels of ozone (<120micrograms/m3) can affect lung function in endurance athletes, making it more difficult to bring large volumes of air into their lungs (Respiratory Effects of Low-Level Photochemical Air Pollution in Amateur Cyclists,” American Journal od Resp. … Continue reading →

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Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes? | Active.com. Are there are long-term consequences of exercising in air that is polluted? Dr. Morton Lippmann, a professor of environmental medicine at the New York University School of Medicine says given what … Continue reading →

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Wearing A Facemask To Limit Air Pollution Exposure During Exercise

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Wearing A Facemask To Limit Air Pollution Exposure Lowers Blood Pressure And Improves Heart Rate Variability During Exercise|Medical New Today According to data presented at the World Congress of Cardiology (WCC) Scientific Sessions in Beijing,in June 2012, wearing a facemask … Continue reading →

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Urban Running Survival Kit

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Runners World Guide to Your Survival Kit Details of The Kit (first published October 2011)

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London Olympics: politics, pollution and plague

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

London Olympics: politics, pollution and plague | Environment | guardian.co.uk

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Health: Air Pollution, The Invisible Threat

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Health: Air Pollution, The Invisible Threat |BikeRadar.

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Exhaust-ing ride for cyclists

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Exhaust-ing ride for cyclists: Air pollutants trigger heart risk| Environmental Health News

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A new danger for city cyclists?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

A new danger for City Cyclists

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