Spanish Society of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine (SERMEF)Through rehabilitation physician and spokesperson for the scientific society, Dr. Marta Supervia Polaemphasizes the importance of Physical exercise As natural defenses of the immune system and highlights that exercise improves immune response And, hence, helps in reducing risk of getting sick,
In this context, currently winter months in which respiratory viruses spreadSERMEF experts point out that “physical exercise increases blood attack this of lymph As muscles contract, they increase circulation of immune cells (Such as T lymphocytes, NK Neutrophil this immature b cells,
“On the other end muscle contraction Stimulates the production of many substances called myokinase, Some of these molecules are stronger action of the body's immune system, There is evidence that physical exercise gives very good answer Exercising can make a lot of difference Immunity against the creature respiratory virus“, Add.
In what sense, encourages population such as aerobic exercise Nadar, run hey bicyclingAs well as strength exercises and explains that “the immune system respond immediately This immune response may persist when you exercise and disappear over time. physically active and exercise as always to get those benefits are kept,
However, he warned that extreme aerobic workout, strength training that involves muscle damageSuch as lifting too much weight, or competitive sports involving physical, metabolic and psychological stress, may Do not support immune function,
personalized exercise
Rehabilitation doctors emphasize that “it is important to highlightl therapeutic exercise is one of the personalized Major Appliances for its effectiveness”, in addition to emphasizing that “exercise prescription should always personalized Tailored to and for each individual Development this Disease Which I can present.”
“In some cases associated pathologycardiovascular risk factors or prolonged inactivity, a pre medical assessment To make therapeutic exercise prescription personal this segura“, Add.
Finally, he emphasizes that “exercise should always customized for each individual and includes your preferences, since long-term adhesion is important. it's because of that aerobic exercise This can be done in different ways: brisk walking, cycling, running, dancing…”.
“And the same thing happens strength exerciseswhat can be done Without the need to use content (With your body weight), with elastic bands, dumbbells, machines… It is not necessary to have equipment at home or go to the gym to exercise,” he concluded.
