Bad news for any extreme exercise junkies out there: excessive vigorous exercise could muffle your immune system. At least, that's what a 2023 study analyzing over 4,700 post-exercise fluid molecules from firefighters suggests.
People who are very fit might be more prone to viral respiratory infection immediately after vigorous exercise.
Today's #exercise was cleaning out the twirly brush thingy at the bottom of my vacuum, showering immediately afterwards, and then going on a robust swearing binge after seeing this
Research has found that briskly walking for 450 minutes each week is associated with living around 4.5 years longer than doing no leisure-time exercise, and that engaging in regular physical activity can fortify the immune system and stave off chronic diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
It's not a fitness workout, it's so I can stand & move.
Besides a few grunts & groans, I do this stretch every morning. I balance on 1-foot, pull my other knee to my chest, hold it, balanced on 1-foot, for 2 mins
I do have slightly different strength in one knee, than the other, & if I am distracted, I'll fall over 😆