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

  • Written by John C. Quindry, Professor of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training, University of Montana
Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the riskAir pollution from wildfire smoke can worsen heart and lung disease. helivideo/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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...

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