A new study shows
that over two-thirds of smokers believe that their athletic ability has been
hindered by their tobacco habit. It can
cause wheezing and breathlessness as well as reduced stamina and even decreased
speed. Many nicotine addicted athletes have
been looking for an alternative that is not only healthier, but will rejuvenate
their skills to the level they were before that nasty habit was formed.
The electronic
cigarette seems to be a huge contender in the fight for a better way to
smoke. They look, feel and taste just
like a traditional cigarette, and even emit a vapor that is completely harmless
to bystanders. The benefit is that they
do not contain any tar or carcinogens that can build up in the lungs and cause
decreased lung capacity. They are
designed to deliver that nicotine you crave the same exact way that a
conventional cigarette would, but without the over 4,000 harmful ingredients.
And if that wasn't
enough, e-cigarettes are actually more cost effective in the long run. While they may seem quite pricey to get
started, the refill cartridges average about a dollar and are the equivalent of
a pack of cigarettes. The refill
cartridges range in strengths from high, medium, low, to zero. And even though there have been no studies
yet that prove either way, e-cigarettes could be the first step towards
quitting all together.
Athletes with reduced
lung capacity and suffering from stamina loss have been turning to the
electronic cigarette to help them kick the tar and carcinogens and gain a
healthier lifestyle without sacrificing the enjoyable act of smoking.