
In this site we’ve shown that physical activity is one of the cornerstones of a healthy life. We also emphasize that at least one hour of daily exercise does more than strengthen your muscles and tone the silhouette. Among the many benefits of exercise, now explore over one that might not know: the prevention of colds
Virtually no one is left out of the hideous cold in the winter. Among jackets, sweatshirts wool, scarves and gloves never missing his handkerchief, that faithful companion that every winter shields us from any sudden sneeze. While it seems inevitable when the temperatures drop, colds can be prevented in different ways. Among them, with a little exercise.
As shown by a group of researchers from the University of South Carolina, who investigated the conduct of about 550 men and women for a year about their exercise habits and amount and intensity of their colds. Result? Those who ate at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise several times a week contracted a cold one, while the inactive were at least four colds.
This is not the first time it is found that exercise helps prevent colds. On other occasions, has also been shown to help them recover faster.
The reason is that moderate physical activity stimulates the immune system function, which is in charge of protecting us from infection. Anyway, and to take into account, excessive exercise has an adverse effect, since unbalanced protection afforded us by the immune system. That’s why many athletes are getting sick after a race.
This teaches us that everything, including the exercise should be done in moderation and proportion.