Background Exposure to air pollution and physical inactivity are both significant risk factors
for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These risk factors are also linked so that the …

Although air pollution is well known to be harmful to the lung and airways, it can also
damage most other organ systems of the body. It is estimated that about 500,000 lung …

We provide the first evidence that short-term exposure to air pollution affects the work
performance of a group of highly skilled, quality-focused employees. We repeatedly observe …

Updated for its Fourth Edition with increased art and photos, this undergraduate exercise
physiology textbook integrates basic exercise physiology with research studies to stimulate …

Aims: This study systematically reviewed literature regarding the impact of ambient air
pollution on physical activity among children and adults. Methods: Keyword and reference …

The health benefits of exercise are well known. Many of the most accessible forms of
exercise, such as walking, cycling, and running often occur outdoors. This means that …

Sports performance analysis is interdisciplinary in nature and defies accurate (or
unambiguous) definition. This said, the research presented in this handbook stems largely …

Purpose The objectives of this study were to describe the distribution of all runners'
performances in the largest marathons worldwide and to determine which environmental …

Background Physical inactivity, ambient air pollution and obesity are modifiable risk factors
for non-communicable diseases, with the first accounting for 10% of premature deaths …

The aim of this review was to investigate human exposure to relevant indoor air
contaminants, predictors affecting the levels, and the means to reduce the harmful exposure …