There have also been growing concerns about the impact of face covers and face masks while going for walking or doing any form of physical activity. As the flow of air gets restricted through the nose, wearing a mask while doing any kind of strenuous activity may put extra strain on our lungs as we breathe out heavily.
While the opinion of global experts remains divided, Dr Manoj is pretty straightforward with the fact that one should exercise in isolation, as much as possible to avoid wearing masks while working out.
“One should not do any rigorous exercises while wearing face masks (especially the N-95 medical masks). Even three-layered masks should be avoided while working out or doing any strenuous activity. ”
“You may use three-layered masks while going for a light walk, but nothing beyond that. Your best bet is to do all rigorous exercises in isolation,” he concluded.
