With an increase in covid deaths and cases, the availability of vaccines has brought a ray of hope for the end of the pandemic.
Slowly as the whole world will get immunised, covid would be nothing but an infectious disease, just like flu. Therefore, we should do everything in our power to manage and protect ourself against it.
Here is the best way of how you can do that. By doing physical activity.
Benefits of regular exercise
- Strengthens the immune system
- Reduces risk of falling ill
- Premature deaths from infectious diseases
- Improves mental health
- Helps to control weight
Impact on Fitness industry
Because of COVID-19, the fitness industry is trying to evolve. It is finding ways to stay relevant. With the help of technology, it is changing the way they operate.
This deadly virus has affected many industries and businesses and especially public health as a whole.
The way people exercise nowadays has totally changed. They have started doing at-home workouts. Also, the gym owners and personal trainers have shifted to online workout sessions. Virtual classes are offered to encourage healthy lifestyle.
It has allowed people to do their business remotely. Since clients have the option to live-stream workout classes, record sessions according to their convenience, they are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Covid-19 and exercise
According to a study, regular physical activity strengthens the human immune system.
It elevates the level of the antibody immunoglobulin IgA. This antibody coats the mucosal membrane of our lungs and other parts of our body where viruses and bacteria can enter.
Regular exercise increases the number of CD4+ T cells. It alerts the immune system of an attack.
A person who does a lot of physical activities is more likely to have a higher antibody count after the vaccine.
