Effect of Wearing Surgical Face Masks During Exercise: Does Intensity Matter?

Face masks are widely recommended as means of controlling the coronavirus disease outbreak. This study aimed to examine the physiological and perceptual responses of wearing surgical face masks while exercising at different intensities. Thirteen healthy young adults (mean age, 21.9 ± 1.4 years) cond...

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Autores principales:	Eric Tsz-Chun Poon, Chen Zheng, Stephen Heung-Sang Wong
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Publicado:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2021
Materias:	masks exercise test physical activity heart rate lactates coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 Physiology QP1-981
Acceso en línea:	https://doaj.org/article/7611bd770e8048dd92945d11bfed462e
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:7611bd770e8048dd92945d11bfed462e2021-12-01T07:56:51ZEffect of Wearing Surgical Face Masks During Exercise: Does Intensity Matter?1664-042X10.3389/fphys.2021.775750https://doaj.org/article/7611bd770e8048dd92945d11bfed462e2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.775750/fullhttps://doaj.org/toc/1664-042XFace masks are widely recommended as means of controlling the coronavirus disease outbreak. This study aimed to examine the physiological and perceptual responses of wearing surgical face masks while exercising at different intensities. Thirteen healthy young adults (mean age, 21.9 ± 1.4 years) conducted randomized crossover trials with or without a surgical face mask. In each trial, participants completed an incremental treadmill protocol, with three 6-min stages (light, moderate, and vigorous at 25, 50, and 75% maximal oxygen uptake, respectively). Physiological outcomes (heart rate, blood lactate, and oxygen saturation level), perceived exertion and discomfort feeling were assessed. No significant differences were observed in physiological outcomes with or without masks at different exercise intensities (p > 0.05). However, the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was significantly higher when exercising vigorously (mask: 15.5 ± 1.5 vs. no-mask: 14.2 ± 2.1, p < 0.05). Participants wearing masks reported marked discomfort, such as feeling hot, humid, and breathing resistance. Although face mask-wearing during exercise may not have detrimental effects on major physiological parameters, it can increase perceived exertion level and discomfort when the exercise intensity exceeds a certain threshold. Therefore, healthcare professionals should cautiously evaluate each person’s ability to exercise while wearing a mask and tailor their prescription accordingly.Eric Tsz-Chun PoonChen ZhengStephen Heung-Sang WongFrontiers Media S.A.articlemasksexercise testphysical activityheart ratelactatescoronavirus disease (COVID)-19PhysiologyQP1-981ENFrontiers in Physiology, Vol 12 (2021)
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description	Face masks are widely recommended as means of controlling the coronavirus disease outbreak. This study aimed to examine the physiological and perceptual responses of wearing surgical face masks while exercising at different intensities. Thirteen healthy young adults (mean age, 21.9 ± 1.4 years) conducted randomized crossover trials with or without a surgical face mask. In each trial, participants completed an incremental treadmill protocol, with three 6-min stages (light, moderate, and vigorous at 25, 50, and 75% maximal oxygen uptake, respectively). Physiological outcomes (heart rate, blood lactate, and oxygen saturation level), perceived exertion and discomfort feeling were assessed. No significant differences were observed in physiological outcomes with or without masks at different exercise intensities (p > 0.05). However, the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was significantly higher when exercising vigorously (mask: 15.5 ± 1.5 vs. no-mask: 14.2 ± 2.1, p < 0.05). Participants wearing masks reported marked discomfort, such as feeling hot, humid, and breathing resistance. Although face mask-wearing during exercise may not have detrimental effects on major physiological parameters, it can increase perceived exertion level and discomfort when the exercise intensity exceeds a certain threshold. Therefore, healthcare professionals should cautiously evaluate each person’s ability to exercise while wearing a mask and tailor their prescription accordingly.
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title	Effect of Wearing Surgical Face Masks During Exercise: Does Intensity Matter?
title_short	Effect of Wearing Surgical Face Masks During Exercise: Does Intensity Matter?
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Effect of Wearing Surgical Face Masks During Exercise: Does Intensity Matter?

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