A recent article from runner’s world magazine said, “A bit of good news, finally: It turns out the positive effects of running are usually sufficient to outweigh the negative effects of pollution. On average, regular exercise extends life more than increased exposure to pollution shortens it.”
Yeah. Look at the study they’re referencing, here: http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/1408698/ and read it. Then pass some advice.
The only reference to China was regarding pottery, it was about pollution in Denmark, not pollution in China, and I think we can all agree that there is a VAST DIFFERENCE between the two. Here’s Danish AQI: http://aqicn.org/map/denmark/
If you’re running, cycling, or whatever in Chengdu during 300 AQI days and recommending it as a positive gain for personal health, I’d have words. Masks..masks, and more masks, get a great mask, and if you can still exercise successfully outdoors with a great mask then maybe that’s fine, but please don’t suggest exercising outside in Chengdu regularly as it may affect people’s health in a very negative way. Rather: if you don’t want to exercise with a mask insulate yourself indoors with a good air purifier and sealed doors/windows, or get a good mask and do whatever you want anywhere, but keep in mind masks aren’t comfortable for everyone and make some forms of exercise infeasible for some.