High physical fitness is associated with reduction in basal‐ and exercise‐induced inflammation

C‐reactive protein ( CRP ) increases after strenuous exercise. It has been a concern that prolonged strenuous exercise may be harmful and induce a deleterious inflammatory response. The purpose of this study was to (a) assess and quantify the magnitude of CRP response following an endurance cycling competition in healthy middle‐aged recreational cyclists. (b) Identify important determinants of this response. (c) Identify the relationship between...