2023-12-16 20:00:00
Have you ever heard of the intestinal microbiota, the largest reserve of bacteria, fungi and viruses in our body? These trillions of microorganisms play a fundamental role in metabolism and the immune system. To take care of your microbiota, nothing easier: here are some exercises to be more resistant this winter.
To prevent diseases from making their way into our body, we must be able to give it the means to defend itself. To strengthen your immunity, i.e. all of the mechanisms that allow the body to block foreign bodies, certain routines and daily actions can be put in place. While some rely on food supplements to stock up on vitamins C, D, Zinc and probiotics, others put on running shoes. Science has proven it time and again: physical and sporting activity is not only excellent for the mind and self-esteem, but also increases our production of white blood cells in the blood, thus reducing the risk of infection. We know in particular that immune cells can be multiplied tenfold by doing sport, in particular NK cells (Natural Killers), which are studied in particular for their ability to eliminate cancer cells, we read on the Institute’s website. Pastor.
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Exercising, even moderately, helps the body fight inflammation and reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease or type 2 diabetes. Today, it is recommended to exercise at least 30 minutes a day , five times a week, recalls the Ministry of Health. Winter sports allow you to improve your physical condition while being exposed to the great outdoors, which helps strengthen the immune system. Also suitable for beginners, skiing or cross-country skiing is also an excellent compromise for exercising and burning off the excess calories ingested during the holidays.
Just as physical, the snowshoes that are attached to mountain shoes help to develop endurance and balance, but also to work the heart muscle. By exercising the heart and lungs, this type of mountain hiking stimulates blood circulation, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. By practicing, you will improve your endurance, in addition to having fun. No need to push too hard: regular, moderate physical activity is more than enough to slow down the proliferation of bacteria.
Choose an activity that makes you feel good
If you are looking for peace and quiet, the Pilates method or yoga are excellent disciplines to practice at home, but also outdoors! In 2021, researchers from the University of Helsinki (via Science Alert) showed that children kept in contact with greenery had a more robust immune system, including more T lymphocytes, which destroy damaged and infected cells, in their blood. All the more reason to take long walks in the forest this winter! Indeed, walking, whether walking your dog or enjoying a pleasant moment with family, is excellent for strengthening your immune cells. As a reminder, the WHO defines physical activity as “any bodily movement produced by the skeletal muscles which requires the expenditure of energy”. Endurance sports, team sports, muscle strengthening, gentle walking… In winter, the possibilities are varied!
Aurelie DUHAMEL for TF1 INFO
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