Medically reviewed by M. Thurairaj, Registered physiotherapist. · Last reviewed June 2026.
Listen to air quality advice
When the haze is bad, follow official air quality guidance, limit strenuous outdoor activity and protect those who are more vulnerable, such as people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. If you have breathing problems, take extra care and follow your doctor advice. Pushing through a hard outdoor session in poor air is not worth the risk.
Staying active indoors
Indoor options keep you moving when outdoor exercise is off: home workouts, stretching and mobility routines, an indoor gym with good air handling, or simply moving around the house more. Keeping up gentle activity and stretching prevents the extra stiffness that comes from being cooped up. It does not have to replace your normal training, just bridge the gap.
A home visit when you are staying in
When you are spending more time indoors anyway, a home-visit massage fits naturally; you do not have to go out into the haze. It can ease the stiffness that builds from moving less and help you relax. As always, if you have respiratory symptoms, a fever or feel unwell, it is best to rest and seek medical advice rather than book a session.
Key takeaways
- Follow air quality advice and limit outdoor effort in haze
- Take extra care with asthma or breathing problems
- Indoor movement prevents extra stiffness
- A home visit suits staying indoors; rest if unwell
Frequently asked questions
Should I exercise outdoors during the haze?
When air quality is poor, limit strenuous outdoor activity and follow official guidance, especially if you have asthma or breathing problems. Indoor options are safer.
How do I stay active when stuck indoors?
Home workouts, stretching and mobility routines, or just moving around more keep you going and prevent the extra stiffness from being cooped up until the air clears.