Exercise Immunology And Its Benefits

Exercise Immunology and its benefits

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The understanding of exercise and general health is already widely accepted however is often overlooked or misunderstood. By increasing physical activity, a person can help mobilize circulation through blood and lymph vessels.

Exercise lowers white blood cell count which is often associated with inflammation. Regular to moderate exercise as shown by Exercise and Sports Science Reviews (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2803113/) that exercise helps reduce symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections and systemic chronic inflammation; research further proves that obesity impairs immune function.

Workout examples could consist of 30-60 minutes of light to moderate aerobic activities such as brisk walking or other variations such as light weight lifting in a circuit fashion.

Overtraining which is beyond moderate exercise and well into rigorous intensity can degrade immune response. Exercise immunology has shown that more than 90 minutes of high-intensity exercise can result in a person being susceptible to illness for up to 72 hours after the session; this is due to intense physical exertion producing certain stress hormones that will temporarily lower immunity.

General tips to stay healthy:

  • Consistent exercise routine

Laura Hobson