Category Archives: Exercise & Air Pollution

Air Pollution Related Issues

Government issues London air pollution alert on eve of Olympic Games

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The UK Government has issued an “air pollution alert” on the eve of the opening of the London Olympic Games. Following high levels of ozone recorded in North Kensington, Government scientists are warning that some air pollutants may reach higher … Continue reading →

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London 2012: opening of Games could see ‘perfect storm’ of smog pollution

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

High temperatures and easterly winds that are forecast to persist until Friday look likely to create a “perfect storm” of smog pollution that could affect the performance of athletes at the start of the Olympics, experts warned on Wednesday. Health … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Exercise & Air Pollution, London, Sports, UK | Tagged 2012 London Olympics, Air Pollution, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), ground level ozone, London, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, PM - Particulate Matter, Smog, UK | Leave a comment

Urban exercise: beat the smog

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Theres nothing sweeter than the smug feeling that youre getting the better of the rat race. While your fellow commuters struggle in on the bus, you sail by on your bike or jog along overtaking them at every traffic jam … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Asthma, Cycling, Exercise & Air Pollution, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Sports, UK | Tagged 2012 London Olympics, Air Pollution, Air Quality, Asthma, EU - European Union, London, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, PM10, PM2.5, UK, Urban Exercise | 1 Comment

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

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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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Can You Be Allergic to Running?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Can You Be Allergic to Running?| Huffington Post The video at the end of this article suggest ways in which to alleviate allergy symptoms when running. However they fail to mention one of the most successful ways of dealing with … Continue reading →

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Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →