Category Archives: Sports

Running a risk

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Five days before the Beijing Marathon, the air pollution level in Beijing was rated “very unhealthy” by the US Embassy, and buildings in the distance appeared obscured by haze. Nonetheless, about 30,000 runners are gathering in the city on Sunday … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, China, Exercise & Air Pollution, Running, Sports | Tagged Air Pollution, Beijing, beijing marathon, China, Face Mask, Running | 1 Comment

Bicycle Film Festival | A celebration of bicycles through film, art and music

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

One day to go… London Bicycle Film Festival starts tomorrow, 4th October 2012 Bicycle Film Festival | A celebration of bicycles through film, art and music.

Posted in Air Quality, Cycling | Tagged Cycling, London | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Air Quality, Asthma, Exercise & Air Pollution, Health Effects of Air Pollution, London, UK | Tagged 2012 London Olympics, Asthma, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), effects of air pollution, London | Leave a comment

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

Pollution alerts on your commute

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Urban cyclists breathe in more than twice the amount of harmful soot pedestrians do says London study via AirTEXT: sign up for pollution alerts on your commute | road.cc | Road cycling news, Bike reviews, Commuting, Leisure riding, Sportives and … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Cycling, UK | Tagged Air Quality, Cycling, Urban Exercise | 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

Coming Soon: The new Respro® CiNQRO™ Mask

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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Pollutionwatch: Olympic athletes vulnerable to bad air quality

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →