Exercise and the lmmune System
-Objectives
By studying this chapter, you should be able to do the following
1. Describe how the innate and acquired immune systems work together to protect against infection.
2. Discuss the key components that make up the innate immune system and describe how the major elements of the innate immune system protect the body against infection.
3. Outline the primary components that compose the acquired immune system and explain how they protect against infection.
4. Explain the differences between acute and chronic inflammation.
5. Discuss the effects of moderate exercise
training on the immune system and the risk of infection.
6. Explain how an acute bout of intense and
prolonged (>90 minutes) exercise impacts immune function and the risk of infection.
7. Discuss how exercise in environmental
extremes (heat, cold, and high altitude) influence immune function.
8. Explain the guidelines for exercise when you have a cold.