Clin Exp Med February 2021 PMID 32728975

Physical exercise as a tool to help the immune system against COVID-19: an integrative review of the current literature.

Matheus Pelinski da Silveira, Kimberly Kamila da Silva Fagundes, Matheus Ribeiro Bizuti, Édina Starck, Renata Calciolari Rossi, Débora Tavares de Resende E Silva

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Several posts highlight the benefits of regular exercise for improving the immune system, with comments stating that it can enhance the body's response to viral diseases. The use of phrases like 'exercise strengthens the immune system' and 'it's a great reason to get in an extra workout' reflects a proactive tone and encourages healthy habits, adding to the overall sentiment that exercise is vital for immunity during the pandemic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions reflect a supportive stance on the publication's conclusions regarding exercise and immune health.

InterestHigh interest

There is a strong curiosity about the role of exercise in combating COVID-19, indicating relevance to current health discussions.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments vary in depth, with some indicating basic support while others offer specific insights into the mechanisms discussed in the article.

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Participants believe that the findings have significant implications for health practices, especially during the pandemic.

Abstract in brief

  • Acute viral respiratory infections, including COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2, are significant global health concerns, with immune responses influenced by genetics, age, and physical fitness.
  • Regular physical exercise enhances the immune system by releasing cytokines and improving lymphocyte circulation, which can lead to lower incidence and severity of viral infections.
  • Observations show that exercise may help prepare and strengthen the immune response against COVID-19, but further research is needed to clarify the relationship between physical activity and SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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Jeffrey R. Stout
@ExphysPhD · X

EXERCISE IS MEDICINE: Exercise strengthens the immune system, suggesting a beneficial response to viral communicable diseases. Thus, regular exercise at adequate intensity is suggested as a tool to strengthen and prepare the immune system for COVID-19. https://t.co/Lac1lcyNiv

Aug 3, 2020 · 59 likes · 18 shares · 3,508 followers View post →
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@drcovidguru · X

Physical exercise as a tool to help the immune system against COVID-19: an integrative review of the current literature ... https://t.co/WQr8r4l5Eh

Aug 2, 2021 · 23 likes · 10 shares · 3,168 followers View post →
Zeptej se vědce
@Zeptej_se_vedce · X

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Feb 14, 2023 · 17 likes · 16,642 followers View post →
Jon Aranburu
@MitocondrION · X

Hablando d evidencias científicas. No parece q estudios como este tengan mucho peso a la hora de tomar medidas. "El ejercicio regular a una intensidad adecuada es una herramienta auxiliar para fortalecer y preparar al sistema inmunológico ante el COVID-19" https://t.co/1t21t2Ybku

Nov 6, 2020 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 666 followers View post →
Christopher Gil Martinez
@ChristopherGm1 · X

Ejercicio Físico como herramienta para ayudar nuestro Sistema Inmune.

May 12, 2021 · 6 likes · 249 followers View post →
Profe Claudio Nieto
@profeclaudioni1 · X

"Por lo tanto, se sugiere la práctica regular de la intensidad adecuada como una herramienta auxiliar para fortalecer y preparar el sistema inmunológico para COVID-19" https://t.co/p6NUSskvWa

Feb 8, 2021 · 4 likes · 14,003 followers View post →

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Zeptej se vědce
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Feb 14, 2023 · 17 likes · 16,642 followers View post →
HealthyBuilds
@HealthyBuilds · X

PHYSICAL EXERCISE AS A TOOL TO HELP THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AGAINST COVID-19: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF THE CURRENT LITERATURE https://t.co/UUHZr5gzYU https://t.co/H3xAcZD9Me

Sep 21, 2022 · 202 followers View post →
Suzanne Sataline @ssataline.bsky.social
@ssataline · X

@tripperhead Physical activities strengthen immune system, suggesting benefit in response to viral communicable diseases. Regular practice of adequate intensity is suggested as auxiliary tool to strengthen and prepare immune system for COVID-19. https://t.co/D5oeCL8RyD

Mar 30, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 8,865 followers View post →
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@DerGrosserN · X

La lecture du matin (ou comment il faut que je dose avec attention mes séances de jogging) https://t.co/ISrdd82unB faut y aller mais pas trop fort!

Jan 17, 2022 · 332 followers View post →
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@automixes · X

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Oct 27, 2021 · 401 followers View post →
Dr R S Lamba MD Psychiatry
@rajendr15119669 · X

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Aug 23, 2021 · 10 shares · 1,123 followers View post →
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@drcovidguru · X

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@drcovidguru · X

Physical exercise as a tool to help the immune system against COVID-19: an integrative review of the current literature ... https://t.co/WQr8r4l5Eh

Aug 2, 2021 · 23 likes · 10 shares · 3,168 followers View post →
Christopher Gil Martinez
@ChristopherGm1 · X

Ejercicio Físico como herramienta para ayudar nuestro Sistema Inmune.

May 12, 2021 · 6 likes · 249 followers View post →
yarbaluuk
@yarbaluuk · X

@Gumnam__Shaks https://t.co/XldK7U6LG6

May 2, 2021 · 354 followers View post →
Deepthi Lavu
@DeepthiLavu · X

@aga_pallavi @ProfSomashekhar @bipolar_biped @abledoc 2. If your baseline isn’t high intensity workouts - Don’t over-exert yourself. Gradually pick up intensity as you build stamina. (Happens over time). https://t.co/1tkcd6dczw

Apr 19, 2021 · 1 like · 3,060 followers View post →
Anytime Fitness, Mayfair - Park HIll
@AF_Colfax_Den · X

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Apr 15, 2021 · 2 followers View post →
Donald Ferruzzi
@DonRoccoF · X

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@drcovidguru · X

Physical exercise as a tool to help the immune system against COVID-19: an integrative review of the current literature ... https://t.co/a7HY5yXUtH Avoid during active , early infection

Feb 17, 2021 · 4 likes · 3,168 followers View post →
Profe Claudio Nieto
@profeclaudioni1 · X

"Por lo tanto, se sugiere la práctica regular de la intensidad adecuada como una herramienta auxiliar para fortalecer y preparar el sistema inmunológico para COVID-19" https://t.co/p6NUSskvWa

Feb 8, 2021 · 4 likes · 14,003 followers View post →
Rubén del Préstamo
@rubendp13 · X

@franjvpm8 @georgeto94 @MedBrad_ Me encanta tu respuesta totalmente defendida mediante algún estudio o la tan prostituida “evidencia científica”. Aunque no se si: 1. Te interesa y 2. Sabes inglés te dejo uno de los estudios donde se explica un poco la biología y fisiología humana. https://t.co/4JKLXuZ7BF

Dec 16, 2020 · 1 like · 389 followers View post →
DrRPalmquist
@DrPalmquist · X

Physical exercise as a tool to help the immune system against COVID-19: an integrative review of the current literature - PubMed https://t.co/ptROtMK3Fs

Dec 16, 2020 · 1 like · 3,165 followers View post →
Juan José Gibaja Martíns
@jjgibaja · X

RT @MitocondrION: Hablando d evidencias científicas. No parece q estudios como este tengan mucho peso a la hora de tomar medidas. "El ejerc…

Nov 7, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,783 followers View post →
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@pellomutillo · X

RT @MitocondrION: Hablando d evidencias científicas. No parece q estudios como este tengan mucho peso a la hora de tomar medidas. "El ejerc…

Nov 6, 2020 · 4 shares · 2,085 followers View post →
Jon Aranburu
@MitocondrION · X

Hablando d evidencias científicas. No parece q estudios como este tengan mucho peso a la hora de tomar medidas. "El ejercicio regular a una intensidad adecuada es una herramienta auxiliar para fortalecer y preparar al sistema inmunológico ante el COVID-19" https://t.co/1t21t2Ybku

Nov 6, 2020 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 666 followers View post →
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@leticarino · X

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Nov 5, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,968 followers View post →
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@nite71 · X

@hessenschau 1/2 Das ist nicht nur für die Sportvereine und Studios eine schlechte Nachricht, sondern auch für die Gesundheit! Die positiven psychischen und physiologischen Auswirkungen von Sport auf die Gesundheit sind unbestritten... https://t.co/lHYT9aTmP2

Oct 21, 2020 · 423 followers View post →
Dr Ai Lyn Tan
@DrAiLynTan · X

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Sep 25, 2020 · 7 shares · 7,147 followers View post →
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Omar Khoja
@OmarKhoja · X

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Aug 22, 2020 · 7 shares · 2,836 followers View post →
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Aug 22, 2020 · 7 shares · 3,708 followers View post →
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@JoseCamposMD · X

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Aug 20, 2020 · 7 shares · 4,983 followers View post →
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Aug 19, 2020 · 7 shares · 1,721 followers View post →
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@ArtsDennis · X

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Aug 19, 2020 · 7 shares · 881 followers View post →
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@RayPrietoM · X

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Aug 8, 2020 · 1 like · 918 followers View post →
HealthStyle
@HealthStyleOz · X

Remember #chefpeteevans #biocharger? Well, what will help is regular moderate #exercise. & it's free #move #raisethetempo ... #fitness #getfit #virus #covid19 corona #immunity https://t.co/egqU7n3vDE https://t.co/QjdVuLUosv

Aug 7, 2020 · 111 followers View post →
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@SamuelDickenUK · X

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Aug 5, 2020 · 906 followers View post →
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@bodydr0613 · X

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@dmartinfitness · X

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Jeffrey R. Stout
@ExphysPhD · X

EXERCISE IS MEDICINE: Exercise strengthens the immune system, suggesting a beneficial response to viral communicable diseases. Thus, regular exercise at adequate intensity is suggested as a tool to strengthen and prepare the immune system for COVID-19. https://t.co/Lac1lcyNiv

Aug 3, 2020 · 59 likes · 18 shares · 3,508 followers View post →
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@angsuman · X

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