Tips for those with respiratory conditions

September 12, 2007 – 8:16 PM

• Don't exercise along roads with heavy truck or bus traffic.

• Exercise in the early morning or in the evening, when air pollution levels generally are lower.

• If your commute is on a heavily congested road, wait several hours before exercising.

• Exercise indoors whenever possible.

• Check the federal air quality index site for pollution levels:

• If you have chest pain or trouble breathing while exercising, stop and contact your doctor or go to a hospital