6 Ways To Keep Exercising Outside With Allergies

Full Article: https://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergies-and-exercising-outside

Author: Linda Melone

Published on: March 12, 2023

• 1. Know Your Pollens

• 2. Watch the Clock

• 3. Watch the Sky

• 4. Pick the Right Exercise

  
  

3 min read

When you have allergies, even getting a little exercise outdoors can be a challenge. So before you head outside to get your sweat on, follow these tips to make your workout less itchy and sniffly.

1. Know Your Pollens

Experts use a number rating to tell you much pollen is in the air throughout the day. There are different readings for different types of pollens. A tree pollen level at or above 90 is high, for example, while 1 to 14 is considered low.

Check a website that tracks pollen counts for trees, mold, weeds, and grass across the U.S. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology’s site does this, for example.

2. Watch the Clock

Depending on your allergy, you may want to avoid certain parts of the day. Ragweed counts usually peak in early midday, while grass pollen counts are higher in late afternoon and early evening. Plan your workouts for other times of the day when levels are lower. If you’re in an urban area, winds can bring the pollen in town so that levels peak around midday.

To read the full article, click on the link below:

https://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergies-and-exercising-outside