As the cold weather sets in, we all start to worry about keeping our immunity up and to avoid the infamous cold and flu. While we all know that
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Yes, there is such a thing which can boost your immunity and at the same time save you from the hassle of suffering from cold and flu. The studyIn several studies conducted to find out the things that best boosted the body’s ability to fend off illness, exercising regularly secured the first position. Turns out, being physically active and exercising regularly are the most important factors to reduce the number of days you suffer from cold and flu.

Working out for boosting immunityTo reap the benefits of workout for your health, light aerobic activity – walking, cycling and jogging should be done for 30-60 minutes in a day. This will increase the circulation of white blood cells and flu-fighting cells, say a study.

The same study also says that after 75 minutes of continuous workout, your body spikes the cortisol level throwing your immune system out of whack. So, in this case less is really more.

VerdictThe circulation of the immunity-boosting cells slow down to pre-workout levels three hours after you have completed your workout. So, it’s important to do cardio, strength and weight training to maintain your muscle mass and keep away those unwanted kilos during the winter season.

The study was conducted by David Nieman, PhD, a professor of public health and director of the Human Performance Lab at Appalachian State University.

Source: indiatimes.com