Br J Sports Med September 2011 PMID 21041243

Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults.

David C Nieman, Dru A Henson, Melanie D Austin, Wei Sha

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Several discussions highlight key findings, such as reductions in URTI severity by 32-46%, with phrases like 'powerful duo' and 'game changer' indicating positive reception and perceived importance. The tone is generally supportive and informative, reflecting interest in health benefits and encouraging active lifestyles based on the study.

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Most discussions strongly support the findings of the publication, emphasizing the benefits of physical activity on respiratory health.

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Abstract in brief

  • Engaging in regular aerobic exercise and having higher physical fitness levels are associated with fewer days of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) symptoms and less severe illnesses.
  • The study tracked 1002 adults over 12 weeks during fall and winter, finding that those who exercised 5 days a week or were in the high fitness group experienced approximately 43-46% fewer days with URTI compared to sedentary or lower fitness individuals.
  • Overall, both increased physical activity and better fitness appear to be important factors in lowering the risk and severity of respiratory infections during colder seasons.]

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Agingdoc
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Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults Among other findings, "URTI severity and symptomatology were also reduced 32% to 41% between high and low aerobic activity and physical fitness tertiles" https://t.co/lvesV6GEGw ht @foundmyfitness

Dec 17, 2022 · 2 likes · 41,227 followers View post →
Dr Liz Lyster
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Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults https://t.co/clZu5OSbf7 via @BJSM_BMJ #RespiratoryHealth #Fitness #HormoneExpert

May 21, 2020 · 1 like · 2,256 followers View post →
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Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults | British Journal of Sports Medicine https://t.co/1enzdtQ2H1

Dec 27, 2022 · 1,695 followers View post →
Eli Chen
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"Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults" https://t.co/4S6uDVkCz9

Oct 26, 2019 · 293 followers View post →
DonkeyJawPosse
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Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/hvNgVL6QSo

May 7, 2020 · 253 followers View post →
Evan Beloff
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Exercise! Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults | British Journal of Sports Medicine https://t.co/NMfik70ZaZ

Dec 17, 2022 · 231 followers View post →

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RonConPasas
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¡Ejercicio y salud respiratoria: Un dúo poderoso!

Feb 21, 2025 · 31 followers View post →
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@fysiologik · X

Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults | British Journal of Sports Medicine https://t.co/1enzdtQ2H1

Dec 27, 2022 · 1,695 followers View post →
Dr. Wilberk Núñez
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La frecuencia en que hacemos ejercicio aeróbico y nuestro nivel de fitness poseen una relación importante con la disminución en la gravedad de los síntomas (32-41%) y la duración (43-46%) de infecciones respiratorias altas. https://t.co/Aggxxt6Elr

Dec 18, 2022 · 24 followers View post →
Agingdoc
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Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults Among other findings, "URTI severity and symptomatology were also reduced 32% to 41% between high and low aerobic activity and physical fitness tertiles" https://t.co/lvesV6GEGw ht @foundmyfitness

Dec 17, 2022 · 2 likes · 41,227 followers View post →
Evan Beloff
@evanbeloff · X

Exercise! Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults | British Journal of Sports Medicine https://t.co/NMfik70ZaZ

Dec 17, 2022 · 231 followers View post →
Dr Liz Lyster
@drlizlyster · X

Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults https://t.co/clZu5OSbf7 via @BJSM_BMJ #RespiratoryHealth #Fitness #HormoneExpert

May 21, 2020 · 1 like · 2,256 followers View post →
DonkeyJawPosse
@DonkeyJawPosse · X

Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/hvNgVL6QSo

May 7, 2020 · 253 followers View post →
Eli Chen
@elichen · X

"Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults" https://t.co/4S6uDVkCz9

Oct 26, 2019 · 293 followers View post →