Working out with a cold?

Ms_Natalie

Okay, so my HRM arrived this morning...Yay! :flowerforyou: But an unwanted guest has also arrived....Oh Bugger :noway:

I have a cold...with the usual symptoms...runny nose :sick: sneezing and a little sinus pain. I have been looking on the internet about whether or not it is okay for me to workout and try out my sexy new HRM. Some say yes, some say no.

I don't think I'm lacking too much energy, have eaten as usual and do not have any chest congestion...do you think it would be okay to give Jillians 30 DS a little go?

:flowerforyou: Thanks :flowerforyou:

balfonso

I've had a cold for over a week now and I've not stopped my workouts..(ok, maybe ONE day)
and I find it makes me feel better for it.

sngnyrslp

Go for it! From what I've read, unless you're having respiratory problems, you should be totally okay to work out. In fact, I've found that working out helps me feel a little better! Just pay attention to your body and don't push yourself too hard!
Have fun and feel better!

Ms_Natalie

Thanks guys...I think I just needed a kick up the butt! I'm going to do level 1 of the 30 DS, I'm doing all levels at the mo, but think that would be a nice one to test the waters.

Thanks again! ACHOO! :sick: :happy:

saverys_gal

BUMP! I'm curious too! I've got a nasty cold - can't breathe at all and coughing a lot to the point where my chest hurts. On top of it all I'm exhausted of course. I WANT to exercise...just not sure that doing anything super strenuous would be smart...

LotusF1ower

What happens if these colds you all have end up being a nasty virus disguised as a cold?

The following is an excerpt from a military fitness page:

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The rule is if your chest is congested, you have a fever, chills, dehydrated, or any other cold ailment from the neck down, DO NOT WORKOUT. Chest congestion and any type of exercise do not mix well. Aerobic or anaerobic activity can overwork your heart and can cause your chest cold to develop into a bronchitis or pneumonia. Lifting weights can naturally increase blood pressure. Combined with over working your heart, you can really cause damage if not careful when exercising while ill. Plus - you don't want to bring your germs to the gym either.

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On another note, colds cause temperatures to rise and fevers, imagine putting extra strain on that :explode:

saverys_gal

What happens if these colds you all have end up being a nasty virus disguised as a cold?

The following is an excerpt from a military fitness page:

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The rule is if your chest is congested, you have a fever, chills, dehydrated, or any other cold ailment from the neck down, DO NOT WORKOUT. Chest congestion and any type of exercise do not mix well. Aerobic or anaerobic activity can overwork your heart and can cause your chest cold to develop into a bronchitis or pneumonia. Lifting weights can naturally increase blood pressure. Combined with over working your heart, you can really cause damage if not careful when exercising while ill. Plus - you don't want to bring your germs to the gym either.

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On another note, colds cause temperatures to rise and fevers, imagine putting extra strain on that :explode:

After reading this and looking at my symptoms (rattling cough in chest and tightness in chest while breathing) I think I'll just do some light yoga and give the cardio a rest until I'm all better. Thanks for the insight. :flowerforyou:

LotusF1ower

What happens if these colds you all have end up being a nasty virus disguised as a cold?

The following is an excerpt from a military fitness page:

---

The rule is if your chest is congested, you have a fever, chills, dehydrated, or any other cold ailment from the neck down, DO NOT WORKOUT. Chest congestion and any type of exercise do not mix well. Aerobic or anaerobic activity can overwork your heart and can cause your chest cold to develop into a bronchitis or pneumonia. Lifting weights can naturally increase blood pressure. Combined with over working your heart, you can really cause damage if not careful when exercising while ill. Plus - you don't want to bring your germs to the gym either.

---

On another note, colds cause temperatures to rise and fevers, imagine putting extra strain on that :explode:

After reading this and looking at my symptoms (rattling cough in chest and tightness in chest while breathing) I think I'll just do some light yoga and give the cardio a rest until I'm all better. Thanks for the insight. :flowerforyou:

You're welcome, wishing you a most speedy recovery so that you can get back into things as soon as possible x