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Top 25 Cities With LEAST Smog
OK, so last week I told you about the top 10 cities with the MOST smog. It's kind of depressing, but good to know so we can do something about it.
The good news is that smog levels across much of the country are lower than they were from 2003 to 2005, especially in the eastern U.S.
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You have got to try this yoga pose: Extended Side Angle. Work your legs while stretching your side - it feels great.
Today, May 5th is Pilates Day.
Top 10 Cities With the MOST Smog
Ozone pollution, more popularly known as smog, is a big problem. Smog can inflame and damage the lining of the lungs, which can lead to swelling and restricted airways. Inhaling smog is like getting a sunburn on your lungs.
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US Cyclists Wearing Masks?
When four US cyclists arrived in Beijing, they were wearing black masks over their mouths and noses. The United States Olympic Committee's (USOC) lead exercise physiologist advised athletes to wear masks on the plane and as soon as they set foot in the airport in Beijing. It all has to do with pollution and how the air quality is much poorer there as compared to the US.
These Crowded (and Polluted) Streets
Does your morning jog take you straight through Times Square, down the Pacific Coast Highway, on the Miracle Mile or along A1A (beach front avenue)?
For those of us who choose to exercise outdoors in major cities, you should know that air pollution can irritate your lungs, making it harder to breathe while working out outside.
The three main components of air pollution are fine particulate matter, ozone and carbon monoxide.
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