Date of Presentation
5-5-2022 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Implementation of masks has impacted everyone worldwide
Properly wearing a mask requires covering both mouth and nose, putting a barrier between air and lungs
Exercise relies on cardiopulmonary function, so this barrier could potentially exacerbate the already altered physiology due to exercise alone
It is predicted that the addition of a mask will have negative implications on physiology
If there is evidence that people do not work out as effectively while wearing a mask, it would be important to find other ways to keep people physically active
Keywords
Exercise, Masks, Psychological Phenomena, Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Disciplines
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Medicine and Health Sciences | Preventive Medicine | Psychological Phenomena and Processes | Public Health Education and Promotion
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Commons, Preventive Medicine Commons, Psychological Phenomena and Processes Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons
The Effects of Wearing a Mask on an Exercise Regimen
Implementation of masks has impacted everyone worldwide
Properly wearing a mask requires covering both mouth and nose, putting a barrier between air and lungs
Exercise relies on cardiopulmonary function, so this barrier could potentially exacerbate the already altered physiology due to exercise alone
It is predicted that the addition of a mask will have negative implications on physiology
If there is evidence that people do not work out as effectively while wearing a mask, it would be important to find other ways to keep people physically active