Jeffrey Messer, Ph.D., chair of the MCC Exercise Science Department, discusses how coaches and athletes can view training during the COVID-19 pandemic on Coach Jay's podcast (Episode 017).

Dr. Messer summarizes references two papers this podcast.

1. Debunking the Myth of Exercise-Induced Immune Suppression: Redefining the Impact of Exercise on Immunological Health Across the Lifespan. Campbell JP1, Turner JE1.

2. The compelling link between physical activity and the body’s defense system David C. Niemana,⁎ and Laurel M. Wentzb.