Exercise, Immunity and the COVID-19 Pandemic by Richard J. Simpson, Ph.D., FACSM (www.acsm.org)10/1/2020  The human immune system is a highly intricate network of cells and molecules designed to keep the host free from infection and disease. Exercise is known to have a profound impact on the normal functioning of the immune system. Having higher age and sex-adjusted scores for cardiorespiratory fitness and performing regular exercise of moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise that fall within ACSM guidelines has been shown to improve immune responses to vaccination, lower chronic low-grade inflammation, and improve various immune markers in several disease states including cancer, HIV, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cognitive impairment and obesity. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has raised a lot of questions regarding how exercise can protect us from infection by boosting immunity. This is becoming more pertinent as many of us have restricted access to the gyms and parks where we would normally undertake exercise and physical activity regimens. Compounding this problem are the known negative effects of social isolation and confinement on immunity.
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10/6/2020 06:36:23 am
I have a type-2 diabetes, that's make me highly susceptible to any virus. Unfortunately, there's Pandemic virus that I need to avoid. In order to help my body cope up with what's happening around me, I make sure to have at least 3 times exercise in a week. Aside from exercise, I eat a well balance food, I also take supplements to boost my immunity. I also avoid having a frequent errand by making a list of the things that I need to accomplish. Leave a Reply. |
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