Over training and Weakened Immune Systems

Title:
Over-training and Weakened Immune Systems
Word Count:
491
Summary:
Over-training can cause physical and mental illness because of

excessive intensity of trainin

sufficient time to rest and recover. Intense or prolonged exercise may cause large increases i
decrease in the production of ˆT-cells,˜ a group of white blood cells that play a key role in

Keywords:
infection, stress, diet

Article Body:
A lot of people are including exercise programs in their daily lives to gain muscle mass and r

however, make the mistake of training for extended hours to achieve their goals. Too much trai
that these people are looking for. This practice may lead to fatigue and over-training.
Over-training can cause physical and mental illness because of excessive intensity of


sufficient time to rest and recover. This incident is common in weight-lifters, runners, and o
that about 10-20% of athletes over-train.

Athletes˙professional or amateur carry a higher risk of getting sick. Over the past ye

athletes have reported a rise of respiratory infections because of over-training. Health exper

increase their total training load, the risk of illness also rises. This phenomenon can be att

the body. Cortisol is a vital hormone that is often referred to as the ˆstress hormone˜. Inten

cause large increases in cortisol levels and a decrease in the production of ˆT-cells,˜ a grou
play a key role in the immune system.

The mental stress that are encountered by athletes may also impair the body’s immune f

coaches, family members, and other people can contribute to a drop in performance and the incr
Injuries, the actual stress of competition may all aggravate psychological stress. Diminished


athletes are resembles those that are experienced by people who undergo hypertension and sleep

studies, highly stressed individuals had high incidences of respiratory ailments over a period
unstressed individuals.
Aside impaired immune system, men who over-train may also also experience a temporary

quality. This happens because the body literally kills itself during training and needs time t

and improve the body. Too much or too intense physical activity may reduce the level of hormon

therefore affect sperm production. Sperm quality and production may return to normal after thr
that drinking a cup of coffee a couple of hours after training may help improve sperm quality
anti-oxidants it contain.
People who over-train may also experience the following:
.lack of energy
.insomnia
.headaches
.dehydration
.depression
.decreased appetite

.increased risk of injury
.respiratory infection
.muscle pains
.high blood pressure

Individuals who decide to make adjustments on their exercise routines are encouraged t

health professionals for workout advice. This is important because a lot of individuals tend t

and use the inappropriate equipments. Health professionals may device an appropriate workout p

health needs. Understanding proper workout and including a healthy diet in one’s lifestyle may
overall well-being.

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