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Why It Is Dangerous To Exercise When You're Sick
Saturday 24 February 2018
From Kenyan news outlet PulseLive.co.ke:
 Why it is dangerous to work out when you are extremely unwell (Courtesy) |
Why it is dangerous to exercise when you're sick
Regular exercise has been shown to be good for your immunity. Daily moderate exercise for abut 30-45 minutes can reduce the risk of flu by more than 50%.
However, intense exercise like a marathon, can suppress your immune function.
According to Time, experts recommend using exercise for prevention, not cure.
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Studies from Australia showed that athletes who continued to work out when they had a flu or a fever ended up developing chronic fatigue syndrome.
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