| Studies have shown that the average adult contracts | | | | high intensity workouts that can put your immune |
| about four upper respiratory infections each year. | | | | system at risk. The best exercise or sports program is |
| During these times of illness, many people wonder if | | | | one that is moderate and does not put extra stress on |
| they should continue their exercise regimen or sports | | | | your body's immune system. Another way you can |
| program. As a general rule, these studies suggest that | | | | make sure you'll be able to exercise regularly is to |
| if your illness in above your neck and you don't have a | | | | avoid touching your hands to your face, mouth, and |
| fever, you are OK to continue your regular physical | | | | eyes. Your hands can easily transfer germs or |
| activity. It is best to not overexert yourself and to | | | | bacteria to sensitive places in your body and make it |
| make sure you listen to your body and respond to its | | | | easier for those bacteria to cause problems. Another |
| rest and nutritional needs. However, if you contract | | | | easy way to keep your immune system in peak |
| flu-like symptoms or experience any swollen glands, it | | | | working order is to limit your alcohol intake and get a |
| is best to suspend excessive physical activity for up to | | | | flu shot each year. |
| two weeks. | | | | These are only a few suggestions that can help you |
| To prevent excessive illness and get your body the | | | | keep your body healthy and make it so you can |
| nutrition it needs to exercise and perform properly, | | | | participate in a regular exercise program. If you have |
| experts recommend that you maintain a balanced diet | | | | additional concerns, try talking to your doctor about |
| that is full of the vitamins and minerals your body | | | | creating a diet and exercise program that is right for |
| needs to function properly. Also important for proper | | | | you. |
| function is to get enough sleep and avoid extended, | | | | |