The Physical Effects of Mold on Your Workouts

How Mold Affects Your Workouts

Indoor mold exposure can cause significant breathing and energy problems, including exercise intolerance — the inability to remain active as the energy required to raise your heart rate simply isn't produced.

Physical Symptoms from Mold

The CDC reports that indoor mold exposure can lead to itchy eyes, throat pain, coughing, wheezing, and exercise intolerance. Toxic mold spores make breathing difficult as oxygen in the lungs and bloodstream decreases.

• Short-term: Coughing, wheezing, headaches, rashes, asthma attacks
• Long-term: Chronic sinus infections, lung issues, depression, memory loss

Can Your Home Hold You Back?

Running on a treadmill while exposed to mold exacerbates respiratory problems. Strength training in a moldy environment causes a serious reduction in gains. Mold spores thrive in warm, moist atmospheres such as air ducts.

Expert Take

"Breathing issues from mold create hypoxia, reducing strength, power, and endurance. Sleeping in mold-free environments improves recovery." — Elliot Fisher, Personal Trainer, Zenith Fitness Pittsburgh

If you suspect mold is affecting your fitness, call Pure Air Nation at 412-204-7081 for a free inspection.