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Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk

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par John C. Quindry, Professor of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training, University of Montana

As the summer’s sunny days take hold, many people turn to outdoor exercise.

But in parts of North America, pleasant weather often aligns with wildfire season. As summers get drier, both the frequency and the intensity of wildfires have grown, producing more polluting smoke.

A fire’s smoke can spread across several states, leaving people at risk for the health consequences of air pollution.

Exercisers…

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