Resources tagged as "Sick"
Overtraining and the Immune System
Apr 7th, 2010
Different types and intensities of exercise have varying effects on the immune system. While light to moderate exercise often improves the immune system, extensive high-level endurance exercise often increases the odds of getting sick. In particular, high intensity exercise can impair the immune system and can result in repetitive infection. These negative effects can be multiplied by external stresses, such as competition. Coaches can maintain athletes’ health by avoiding overtraining.
By IntelliSport