Traxee Tip: Avid Lung Damage While Running; Know Your AQI

According to the American Lung Association, athletes take in up to 20 times more air per minute while exercising. Therefore, if air is polluted, 20 times more pollutants come in contact with an athlete's respiratory tract. Check your local community AQI (Air Quality Index). If levels are exceeding 100, strenuous exercise is not advisable.

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