The Exercise Anthology Series
A collection of a few works about the benefits of exercise.
There’s a few things we don’t get enough of, especially since modern-living has dissuaded much of the lifestyles our ancestors used to engage in.
Exercise is one of those things that is not only beneficial but most likely necessary to our existence, yet not enough of us are getting an adequate supply of exercise. As we look for ways of better dealing with COVID we tend to overlook methods that have helped us in generations prior, so here we take a look at how exercise is important to our overall health.
I. The Benefits of Exercise
This post provides a general overview of some of the benefits of exercise, including heart health, elicits anti-inflammatory properties, and can improve mood. It’s important to note that all of these processes are related in some way, pointing to how many of our body’s processes depend upon one another for some harmony.
II. Exercise Immunology
Looking into exercise a bit further, I came across a field known as exercise immunology that examines the relationship between exercise and how our immune system operates. The field is laden with conflicting opinions, and here I outline a few immunological changes that come about due to exercise, including possible changes in immune cell functions, possible attenuate of senescence, as well as variations in salivary IgA antibody levels, culminating into a discussion as to whether exercise may actually compromise the immune system.
III. Exercise & COVID
With all things, the last post ties together exercise and COVID, taking a look at whether exercise may be beneficial in the fight to reduce COVID severity and deaths. Considering that COVID can be worsened by comorbidities, it makes sense that a more active lifestyle may reduce the possibility of suffering from severe illness. I provide a bit of context as to whether exercise may help in dealing with COVID, and whether one should exercise while infected.
This series is nowhere near complete, but it was designed as a starting point to really discuss some of the important reasons we should all become more active. A more active body is a healthier body, and we should make sure to keep that in mind.
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