What are 7 ways to boost your immune system?
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is well documented that taking part in some daily activity benefits the immune
system. While we have had to change our training routines here, there are still
a number of ways of staying active indoors; many gyms are using technology to
bring classes into the home space, online programs by PTs and coaches, and even
just having a good old dance around the kitchen to some feel-good tunes. These
are all great not just for your physical and mental health, but also
maintaining your immune system. However, what you do need to be mindful of is
that this is also not the time to stress your body out by overcompensating and
training harder or more frequently than you have done before. While it may
provide some distraction from the current situation, there are a number of
studies that have shown that overreaching the body in this way, can actually
depress the immune system. Good nutritional practices are necessary for
performance and immune health. While healthy eating guidelines around consuming
an increased volume of foods high in antioxidants are important, it also pays
to focus your attention on all food groups. One of the key aspects of sports
nutrition is tailoring requirements to training needs; so as load and intensity
increases then nutritional intake will also need to marry this for an optimal
outcome. In addition to food intake, hydration plays a critical role in immune
health. Hydration should not be ignored as it encourages the production of
saliva which contains high levels of IgA; the body’s first line of
defense. (Walsh NP, et al.2011). Herbal tea, no added sugar
squashes and flavoured waters can all encourage the consumption of fluid to
maintain hydration around and during training sessions; post
exercise milk based recovery drinks can encourage rehydration as well as
glycogen restoration and muscle repair. (Gleeson, 2016). One of the
most important nutrients vital to consume, with regards to maintaining immune
health in those that are physical active, is carbohydrate. Ensuring sufficient
amounts throughout the day, particularly in high intensity or volume training
blocks encourages appropriate fuelling and recovery for the body, preventing,
the suppression of the immune system, which can be a result of inadequate
fuelling. With many of us trying to maintain some form of training, all be it
different to our norm, it is still important to consider your nutritional
practices around training, whatever form of shape this takes. As a
recommendation, aim for a third of a plate at every meal of wholegrain nutrient
dense carbohydrates such as sweet potato, pasta, rice etc. on training days and
a quarter plate on non-training days. In addition, leading into higher
intensity and longer endurance days, take on more carb based snacks and during
endurance training session that are over 90 minutes, aim for 30-60g of carbs an
hour.
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