How to Exercise Outdoors During Allergy Season

For a lot of people, exercising is a big commitment because of the amount of time that it 
takes to set aside. Getting healthy requires time, effort, and motivation, so staying on a 
schedule is also important, but what if you have extreme allergies? Coughing and 
sneezing can prevent you from being able to get out and sweat, but the next this next 
article will share a few tips on how to exercise outdoors during allergy season.  


Take Your Medication 

Before you begin your exercise routine, you can be sure to take whatever your favorite 
allergy medication might be. Doing so quickly and giving yourself enough time to be 
ready for your routine will help you to have a successful time during exercise that is free 
of issues. That is of course only possible if the medication you use is effective enough 
to bring you that level of relief, but you can always speak to a professional about your 
choices. Just be sure that you always follow the directions that are provided. 


Keep Track of the Weather 

Knowing what the weather is going to be like can help you to plan when and how long 
your exercise routine will be. There are different ties of the day that are more severe for 
allergy sufferers, so it would be a good idea to keep that in mind. Pollen tends to be 
more active later in the day, so it’s always better to go earlier in the day if you can 
during the spring months. 


Cover Your Eyes 

Keeping your eyes covered is a great way to keep yourself from getting overwhelmed 
by all sorts of irritants. A lot of these kinds of agitating particles find their way into you 
body by landing on your naked eyes. If you wear goggles or close fitting glasses, it can 
help you to avoid a bit of the allergic reactions. 


Wear a Face Mask

If you have no choice but to go out during the most extreme allergen times of the day, 
then it would be good to get some kind of face mask. A face mask can help keep out the 
free floating particles, especially if you wear a mask in tandem with goggles or close 
fitting glasses. Be sure to get a mask that always you to breathe comfortably while 
keeping out anything that might make you have a poor reaction. 






