Author: Bret Gordon
Actually, a more accurate description should be that athletes are going to die from the stupidity surrounding covid-19 by the sheeple in charge. I don't think a single person in the world hasn't been affected by global coronavirus scare. Why we've shut down our lives and altered the course of history for a virus with over a 99% survival rate is beyond me...
In one of the Taekwondo forums I belong to, the idea of new "safety protocols" are being discussed. One such protocol would be to require athletes to compete while wearing face masks. Anyone with even a little bit of common sense should see what a horrible idea this is. Physical activity triggers rapid breathing and heart rate, requiring more oxygen. But instead, we're going to put a mask on to limit the supply of fresh air and recirculate carbon dioxide back into the system. Do you know what happens then? You die.
In one of the Taekwondo forums I belong to, the idea of new "safety protocols" are being discussed. One such protocol would be to require athletes to compete while wearing face masks. Anyone with even a little bit of common sense should see what a horrible idea this is. Physical activity triggers rapid breathing and heart rate, requiring more oxygen. But instead, we're going to put a mask on to limit the supply of fresh air and recirculate carbon dioxide back into the system. Do you know what happens then? You die.
Don't take my word for it. After all, I'm not a doctor. Two children in China have already died from running with a mask on, suffering cardiac arrest (view source). Children... Having heart attacks. With everyone so concerned about "preventing deaths," these two boys could've been saved by something even simpler than just washing your hands.
If you want to wear a mask while running errands around town, go for it. I won't tell you how to live your life. But by no means should you wear one while exercising. Unlike the coronavirus, the risk of dying from that is actually high.
If you want to wear a mask while running errands around town, go for it. I won't tell you how to live your life. But by no means should you wear one while exercising. Unlike the coronavirus, the risk of dying from that is actually high.
P.S. - Please don't comment below with some "news source" talking about why I should be scared. When forming my opinion on the coronavirus, I actually look at expert resources like the CDC which provided the chart below. So can we please get back to normal and stop letting fear control our lives?
