Its not always fun to exercise in a mask, but sometimes you have to.
So dont expect a definitive answer; there simply isnt one.
Masks are also only part of a strategy to prevent COVID transmission.
They arenota magical force field.
No mask is perfect.
Another important thing to remember is that masks may make exercise feel harder.
During cardio exercise, they make it harder to suck in enough air.
This is not necessarily a problem, but worth being aware of.
How soon we forget!There was a fad for wearing altitude-training-simulating masks a few years back.
They dont work.)
The best(?)
masks Ive tried
My favorite mask to work out in so far isthis Adidas model.
I snagged one, and Im glad I did.
Its thicker than the Adidas, but still otherwise comfortable.
Zensah makesanother mask thats popular with athletes, although this one seems to be less protective.
Its one layer, definitely breathable, but stretchy and with larger visible holes than the others.
It also fits tightly against your mouth and nose, which youre going to either love or hate.
(For me: hate.)
I also do a lot of my lifting at home, in my garage or my driveway.
Try your mask on before you bring it to the gym.
Open and close your mouth to see if it actually stays in place.
Suck in some air like youre on rep nine of a set of 10 squats.
Adjust the mask or swap it for another if needed.
And then wear it right.
Pulling it down off your nose while youre lifting is defeating the whole purpose.
attempt to avoid touching your mask.
At the end of the day, wash your hands.
Wash or sanitize your hands after taking off the mask.
And check that to actually wash your mask when you get home.
