Exercise and Immune Response: A Functional Perspective Presented by Danielle LaFata, MA, RD, CSSD, CLT Learning Objectives: Discuss the relationship between immune function and exercise Define the difference between overreaching, overtraining and overtraining syndrome Review an athlete’s schedule to understand the overall load and demands of the athlete Discuss how overtraining in the world of an athlete has parallels with chronic fatigue syndrome and corresponding symptoms of mood state disturbances and muscle soreness Discuss how overtraining affects the immune system Understand important nutritional interventions to offset the effects of overtraining and under-recovery Watch Now