It’s like the first day of school today and checking out what kind of mask and design everyone is wearing! It’s fun to see each person’s personality through their mask choice. Are you a disposable mask wearer? (We were until very recently.) Do you prefer a plain black mask? (We are currently until the cool ones we ordered finally arrive.) Do you support a favorite team or band or Hogwart’s House? Have you picked a fun or crazy design? We can’t wait to see them all! Here are some tips for working out while wearing your mask:

  • Bring 2 masks. One will get wet/sweaty from working out and it will be more difficult to breath through. Plus, it will be more pleasant to walk out of class with a dry mask on.
  • The disposable masks are easier to breathe through, but they get wet faster (and then are more difficult to breathe through.)
  • The safety protocol calls for a cloth face covering (plastic face shields don’t qualify). Consider trying a bandana instead of a form fitting facial mask.
  • Looser masks may let you feel like it’s easier to breathe, but they also get sucked into your mouth as you breathe heavy. A tighter fitting mask will move around less as you are jumping and moving around.
  • You may have to lower the intensity of your workout until you get used to the mask – be patient and understanding with yourself.
  • If you need to stop and catch your breath – do that!

Over the next week, try a few different options to see what works best for YOU!

The consensus so far is that working out in a mask is slightly more difficult, but not impossible. We are training to be adaptable humans and to overcome whatever comes our way!

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