How to Protect and Boost Athlete's Immune System

Topics Covered In This Episode:

• What can I do to boost immune system?
• Why do I get sick after big races?
• Innate immunity vs adaptive immunity
• Basic biology of the human immune system
• Debunking the "Open window theory"
• How to decrease illness risk associated with training
• Managing sleep to protect your immune function
• Managing your "touch points" and interactions with other people

Host Bio:
Corrine Malcolm has been a CTS Coach for more than 5 years and holds a B.S. in Health and Human Performance. She's a professional ultrarunner, a top ten Western States finisher, and a former U.S. Biathlon National Team member.

Article Links

• CTS Position Statement on Coaching and Training During the COVID19 Pandemic
• Athlete Survival Guide to Cold and Flu Season – Updated 2019
• Coming Back from a Stomach Bug: Gastroenteritis Treatment for Athletes

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