Review on the Effect of Exercise Training on Immune Function.
1Physical Culture Institute, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, China.
Biomed Research International
|August 9, 2022
Summary
Exercise training impacts the body's immunity, acting as a double-edged sword. Understanding how exercise intensity, duration, and type affect immune cells is key to healthier sports participation.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Science
Background:
- Exercise training is crucial for enhancing physical fitness and bolstering the immune system.
- The effects of exercise on immunity are complex and depend on various training parameters.
- Exercise can be viewed as a double-edged sword, with different outcomes based on its characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize current research on how exercise influences immune function in athletes.
- To elucidate the mechanisms by which different exercise protocols affect immune cells and humoral immunity.
- To provide evidence-based guidance for healthier sports training practices.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of studies on exercise intensity, duration, type, and environmental factors.
- Analysis of immune cell responses and humoral immunity markers in athletes.
- Synthesis of findings from international research on exercise and immunity.
Main Results:
- Different exercise parameters (time, intensity, type, form) elicit distinct responses in immune function.
- Exercise training modulates various immune cells and humoral immunity indicators.
- The external environment can also influence the immune response to exercise.
Conclusions:
- Exercise training's impact on immunity is multifaceted and context-dependent.
- A nuanced understanding of exercise's effects on the immune system is essential for optimizing health.
- This review offers insights for academia, medicine, sports professionals, and the public on healthy exercise participation.
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