 The simple answer is YES!
Exercise is one of the best ways to keep your immune system working effectively. Exercise stimulates the immune system to be more alert and vigilant for any pathogenic invaders that you may encounter. A 2011 study of lifestyle habits found that physical activity was the leading factor that predicted whether a person got an upper respiratory illness or not. The study found that participants who worked out at least five days per week had a 43% lower risk of developing an upper respiratory tract infection when compared with largely sedentary participants who worked out less than once per week. It's important to note that a "workout" was defined as at least 20 minutes of moderate exercise. This means each of our swimmers at Col Jones are easily exceeding this parameter. We encourage each of our students to keep swimming during this winter and brave the cold! References: www.usms.org/fitness-and-training/articles-and-videos/articles/how-swimming-can-help-you-boost-your-immune-system-during-cold-and-flu-season bjsm.bmj.com/content/45/12/987 |
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