Always bunged up and halve a cold since working out

halimaiqbal00

Daily. Since I got my Fitbit a month ago, I have made it an obligation to do at least 60 mins of exercise a day. Wher it be interval training, Kettlebells, a walk or high resistance elliptical. Problem is, I'm always getting sore throats and generally feeling like I'm coming down with something. My health is normally on point and the only thing that's changed is that I've gone from working out 3-4 times a week, to working out daily. Is this normal and what can I do to counteract it?

melaniecheeks

Are you working out in a gym? Most cold-like things are passed through the hands, so could you be touching equipment that others are using? Can you get a hand sanitiser and start using that more frequently?

halimaiqbal00

I'm working out at home solely and my walks are outdoors in the fresh air

elsinora

melaniecheeks wrote: »

Are you working out in a gym? Most cold-like things are passed through the hands, so could you be touching equipment that others are using? Can you get a hand sanitiser and start using that more frequently?

This. I find, including this week, if I've been at the gym a lot I contract the worst effing colds. People don't wipe down the weights or equipment either so it makes it more likely to catch something!

Pob25

Do you live in the UK?
As daft as it sounds if you're outside more in the spring air it could be a touch of hayfever! Does it go off after you finish?

halimaiqbal00

Gosh pob25 I didn't even think of that! Yes it typically starts when I finish. You could be onto something! I didn't realise hay fever could suddenly come on. Thought it was something that you had from a young age!

laurenjennifer1987mfp

I was going to suggest hay fever or allergy if it's not 'clearing' or doing much else!

Yi5hedr3

Too much exercise. Cut in half.