How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from declining

Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by matwood on Friday March 09, 2018 @08:19AM (#16551494)

This is a great way to put it. I've been exercising so long that it is my normal. Not exercising for more than two days in a row and I start to feel weird/not healthy. This has led me to end up on the treadmill at 10pm or 5am. When it becomes your normal it is just like breathing or eating.

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by devgutt on Friday March 09, 2018 @09:00AM (#16551758)

Same to me, but I was more active when I was living in a warm country. Now I am living in a mildly cold winter country, and struggling to go out out to walk/run because of the cold. 3 weeks and I already feeling less productive and healthy.

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by matwood on Friday March 09, 2018 @10:01AM (#16552156)

Check Craigslist for a cheap treadmill or stationary bike if you have room. Years ago I bought an inexpensive treadmill that had been used maybe twice, that I still use today when I can't get to the gym.

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by tacoman on Friday March 09, 2018 @09:29AM (#16551934)

Running in the cold is great. I run outside until it gets below -20 deg C. Some thermal tights and a few layers on top is all you need. It took me quite a few years to finally just give it a try and now I actually prefer running in the winter vs summer.

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by Moru on Friday March 09, 2018 @09:42AM (#16552012)

There are masks you can wear that makes it easier to breath the cold air for running when it's even colder. I guess it heats the air a bit. I like walking in the cold, just have to dress for it and not overdo it so you overheat in your nice warm clothes :-)

I haven't tried the breathing masks though I probably should since I have asthma and breathing in the cold makes it worse.

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by devgutt on Friday March 09, 2018 @09:48AM (#16552063)

I did the same comment seconds ago about breathing. I don't have asthma, but this is something that is difficult for me too.

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by CompelTechnic on Friday March 09, 2018 @09:46AM (#16552048)

Are they the sort of mask that makes you look like subzero from Mortal Kombat? I've been thinking about getting one.

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by Moru on Sunday March 11, 2018 @11:06AM (#16563237)

I dont know about those, the one I saw looked like an asthma inhalator I think. But this was long ago.

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by devgutt on Friday March 09, 2018 @09:46AM (#16552051)

Wow, this is great. I feel ashamed now because I was complaining about a 10-15 deg C cold. My old city was around 30 C the whole year.

What about breathing? Do you use any mask or this is something that you get used too?

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by tacoman on Friday March 09, 2018 @10:29AM (#16552357)

I've never worn any kind of mask. I grew up in this weather, so maybe I'm used to. I was just in the Caribbean for a holiday. I tried running in +27 C weather with 70% humidity and I felt like I was suffocating.

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by arethuza on Friday March 09, 2018 @10:12AM (#16552238)

I've seen people going to the park here in t-short, shorts and flip-flops the first nice day in spring when the weather goes above 10C.... ;-)

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by RandallBrown on Friday March 09, 2018 @09:50AM (#16552077)

My problem with that right now is running in the snow/ice. The cold doesn't bother me, but It's hard to run on ice, even with traction devices on your shoes.

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by tacoman on Friday March 09, 2018 @10:31AM (#16552373)

Yes, ice is by far the worst part. You have to pick your route to avoid it. I'm lucky enough to have a mostly cleared or packed paths in my neighborhood.

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Re:How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from d... by ccozan on Friday March 09, 2018 @09:06AM (#16551791)

I think is normal ( like almost all animals) to be less active in the winter, and to be really active in the warm time/summer.

I do the same, body is used to idle in the winter/cold time. In summer, I spend almost all my free time outside.

Feeling great at my 40's.

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