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FITNESS CONCEPTS:TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHEN EXERCISING OUTDOORS

Weather conditions are not your only concern when you exercise outside. Pollution, particularly lack of clear air, is a danger worth paying attention to. Although the benefits of exercise overshadow the dangers of unclear air, workouts during smog alerts and in high traffic areas should be avoided. Motor vehicles and even bicycles can present life-threatening situations to runners and others who exercise outside. Cars and bicycles should be given the right-of-way no matter what you or the law indicates. It is also advisable to run or walk toward traffic and to use reflective gear at night. Do not be aggressive, since you are no match for a vehicle that weighs 3,000 pounds or more.
Dogs tend to have considerable bark and little bite, but the exceptions can produce disaster. Since dogs are extremely territorial, it is wise to avoid crossing property lines. For the occasional dog that comes after you, the best action is to stop, face the dog, and assume a passive posture before slowly backing away. As you vacate the property, the animal generally becomes less aggressive. Two-legged animals are far more dangerous than any of the four-legged varieties. Women in particular must be alert to dangerous situations and take care to exercise with others, avoid outside exercise at night, ignore taunts, and remain alert at all times.
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