Masks not reccomended while exercising

How to stay safe when working up a sweat

The implementation of new mask rules in the med city and elsewhere raises a question: should you be wearing a mask while exercising?

Kimt news 3's alex jirgens spoke with an infectious disease expert and has her take.

He joins us live ?

"* alex?xxx katie and george ?

"* later this evening ?

"* i plan to lather up the sunscreen ?

"* and go for a walk around the neighborhood as the sun sets.

And i've got my mask here in my hand ?

"* but should i wear one?

According to the world health organization ?

"* not while exercising.

Sweat can make your mask wet more quickly ?

"* which can make it difficult for someone to breathe ?

"* and promote the growth of microorganism s ?

"* not something anyone wants.

Mercy one north iowa infection prevention nurse kim overbeck says if it does get to that point ?

"* change it out.xxx thanks alex.

If you have a medical mask ?

"* the w?

"*h?

* if it's properly worn ?

"* it will cause niether c?

"*o?

"*2 intoxication ?

"* nor oxugen deficiency.