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How do you explain that? Going to the gym vs going for a run is likely to expose you to a lot more viruses, that's for sure. (that said, I had some idiot pers
by timcederman 18y ago
How do you explain that?
Going to the gym vs going for a run is likely to expose you to a lot more viruses, that's for sure.
(that said, I had some idiot person cough in my face while I was out running once. Nice empty road, and as soon as I got next to them, big hacky cough, right in my face. 2 days later had a very nasty cold)
- gaius 18y agoTraining hard puts your body into a state of recovery. It is in this state that you get stronger, faster, etc. Your body has a finite amount of resources and while it is recovering it cannot devote the usual level of resource to the immune system, partly due to the additional workload, and partly due to depletion of micronutrients (which is why athletes take extra zinc, magnesium, etc). I'd cite a reference but I can't be bothered to dig through my pile of Runner's World magazines, you can probably find one on their website.
- timcederman 18y agoI guess that may contribute to why probiotics and vitamin C help people who exercise but not people who don't.