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Injuries and their Recovery Explained Simply   B-Boy Q&A: Does
cold air affect breathing during exercise?  is it okay to
exercise in cold weather?  Received another great question from
a bboy, and it goes as follows [paraphrased]:  In the winter
when the air is dry and cold, battling feels like running a
marathon in frozen air! How does the cold affect breathing when
we exercise?  Good question… is this something to actually worry
about, or just an inconvenience that we have to put up with?
Coincidentally, I actually read about this recently. The answer
is – it depends!  Here’s what the research has to say:  Exercise
Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)  Some people occasionally
experience EIB when they exercise. It’s a slight, temporary
narrowing of the airways brought on by exercise, which makes it
a bit harder to breath heavily. I