A systematic review of the effects of exercise training in low-temperature environments on immune regulation and infection defense
10.13431/j.cnki.immunol.j.20250084
- VernacularTitle:低温环境中运动训练对免疫调节和感染防御影响的系统性综述
- Author:
Sujie MAO
1
;
Jingfeng WANG
;
Guoping QIAN
;
Jie GAO
;
Yanan WANG
;
Jiabin ZHU
Author Information
1. 哈尔滨体育学院研究生院,哈尔滨 150008
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
low-temperature environment;
immune regulation;
upper respiratory tract infection;
infection defense;
exercise adaptation mechanism;
review
- From:
Immunological Journal
2025;41(8):590-601
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
By integrating existing research,this paper systematically analyzes the impact of exercise training in low-temperature environments on immune regulation and infection defense,in order to explore its potential benefits and risks.Strictly following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses:2020(PRISMA 2020)guidelines,multiple databases were systematically reviewed,to include original studies on the impact of exercise training in low-temperature environments on immune regulation and infection defense,and to evaluate the quality of the studies.The 25 included literature indicated that moderate-intensity exercise training in low-temperature environments could cause an increase in white blood cell count,neutrophils and natural killer cells,changes in both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory factors,and predominant upregulation of most mucosal immunity level,as well as accelerated infection recovery in several studies.High-intensity exercise training in low-temperature environments has shown an immunosuppressive trend in individual studies,and physiological indicators such as body temperature,heart rate and metabolism have also been affected to varying degrees.This suggests that moderate-intensity exercise training in a low-temperature environment is conducive to enhancing immunity and preventing infection,which is of great significance for health management and occupational protection in cold climates.Reasonable control of exercise intensity and duration in a low-temperature environment is crucial for preventing immunosuppression.
