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 immunityBasic biology of the human immune systemDebunking the "Open window theory"How to decrease illness risk associated with trainingManaging sleep to protect your immune functionManaging your "touch points" and interactions with other peopleHost 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 LinksCTS Position Statement on Coaching and Training During the COVID19 PandemicAthlete Survival Guide to Cold and Flu Season – Updated 2019Coming Back from a Stomach Bug: Gastroenteritis Treatment for AthletesListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete