Women's Health (UK)

EXERCISE SMARTER

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Working out creates inflammati­on in the body, but it’s the good kind, says Dr Wherry. ‘It’s counterint­uitive, because exercise disrupts your body’s homeostasi­s,’ he says, referring to your body’s normal state of play. But when your sweat sesh is finished, your body goes back to its status quo – keeping your immune system on its toes. People who exercise regularly may develop more or healthier T cells than their sedentary peers, a study in the journal Aging Cell found. It also helps modulate cortisol, which, when raised for long periods, can lead to harmful levels of inflammati­on. Fair warning: some experts believe that overtraini­ng can have the opposite effect and hinder immunity. So moderate exercise on a consistent basis is what to aim for. You know your body best, so you’ll know if you’ve been pushing yourself too hard (injuries, poor performanc­e and dayslong fatigue are clues). Trackers can help, too.

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