The main question for Week 3 is how does exercise affect the immune system? We know that exercise has numerous health benefits such as improved cardiovascular function, increased muscle strength and endurance, and reduced risk of chronic diseases, but what about the immune system? There is evidence of regular exercise enhancing the immune system, and there is other evidence suggesting that intense or prolonged exercise may suppress immune function. Find your own evidence to back up what happens to the immune system after stressful exercise and some recommendations to help with recovery of the immune system. Make sure to cite and reference as needed.
For follow-up posts, respond to your classmates with evidence that backs up your position on what your peers are explaining regarding post-workout immune function. You may agree or disagree with your peers but be sure to back up your response/s with information that you found in research articles. Remember, when you are giving your opinion there are correct and incorrect responses, so if a classmate gives you feedback, do not take it offensively, but let it serve as a group learning project. Make sure your response is not only an “I agree” with minimal detail. Follow the discussion board forum guidelines to earn full credit.