Can Gym Goers Smoke?

Smoking and Your Workout
Smoking can and will have a significant impact on your workout. Not only does smoking restrict your oxygen levels and lung capacity, but it affects your muscle strength and physical performance, too.

How bad is smoking for fitness?

This causes an increase in lactic acid (the substance that causes muscle “burning,” fatigue, heavier breathing, and increased soreness after exercise). This decrease in oxygen will reduce your physical endurance, making it more difficult for you to do well in sports.

Can you still be fit if you smoke?

A new book called A Smoker's Guide to Health and Fitness explains how to make the best of a bad habit. (But you should probably still quit.)

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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