Training and immune system

Nosmo · Post by **Nosmo** » January 31st, 2007, 10:36 pm

Been sick for 3.5 weeks since XMAS. Haven't exercised in 19 days. My wife thinks it's because I've been training too hard. Maybe or it could be all my sick co workers.

LJWagner · Post by **LJWagner** » February 3rd, 2007, 1:19 am

Some people have heart attacks that present as a flu-like illness. A fellow at work just had the same thing.

I asked him about diet, and he ate about a 5 lb bag of sunflower seeds a week, and 3-4 chicken leg size spoonfuls of peanut butter a DAY. Plus more normal food.

I suggested he stop both immediately. Two weeks later he says he feels great, so I don't think he had an MI, but he definitely had too much oil in his diet.

What do you eat ?

trailrunner · Post by **trailrunner** » February 4th, 2007, 9:54 pm

I have found that the erg is great way to let you know when you are overtrained. Unlike running and cycling, with all those variables, the erg is such a controlled activity with precise feedback. If 200 watts feels tougher than it usually does, and you find you need a higher stroke rate, then you know it's time to back off.

Never forget the basic way adaptation takes place (grossly simplified):

You work hard, then recover (getting stronger during the recovery)
or...
You work hard, and you work hard, and you work hard and your body forces you to recovery (and you have missed out on the strength gains)