Bad flu and exercise = bad idea?

Hannahwalksfar

Hi, so for the last couple of weeks I have been battling the flu from hell with a secondary infection that has me on antibiotics. I feel like I’m losing fitness but have been warned offeven basic resistance exercises (yoga etc) as it’s unwise. I’m a highly driven person and hate sitting around despite the fact that I feel like poop. Is it really that bad to exercise when sick?

darrensurrey

Yes, it is bad. I did it once and it got dramatically worse. Maybe it was going to get dramatically worse anyway but I don't think trying to get your body to exercise while it is fighting an infection is clever.

Get well soon!

glovepuppet

If you divert your body's resources away from fighting infection and getting better, divert them into working out and post-workout repairs instead, you're going to take longer to recover. Your body can only deal with so much. Listen to your doctor! There's a difference between being driven, and being stubborn and self destructive.

Hannahwalksfar

Thanks guys, it’s hard as all I want to do is get up and do stuff but everyone is yelling at me to sit down. I’m also craving porridge and yoghurt all the time, so I’m worried I’ll accidentally go over maintenance. Ahhhh the joys

apullum

Hannahwalksfar wrote: »

Thanks guys, it’s hard as all I want to do is get up and do stuff but everyone is yelling at me to sit down. I’m also craving porridge and yoghurt all the time, so I’m worried I’ll accidentally go over maintenance. Ahhhh the joys

If you are sick, then I’d eat what you feel like eating. The priority right now is recovery. Your weight loss plan can resume when you’re well.

kshama2001

Hannahwalksfar wrote: »

Thanks guys, it’s hard as all I want to do is get up and do stuff but everyone is yelling at me to sit down. I’m also craving porridge and yoghurt all the time, so I’m worried I’ll accidentally go over maintenance. Ahhhh the joys

Last time I was sick I went on a mostly liquid diet of loads of tea and spicy Asian soups (because this is what I want when I'm sick) and lost 6 pounds.

DancingMoosie

I don't know how you'd even manage a good workout. When I had the flu, I could barely walk. My legs hurt, I was coughing, and would lose my voice. I could manage a walk to the mailbox and then needed a rest. Especially if doctor ordered rest, just do it. You'll recover faster and get back to your regular routine sooner rather than push it now and relapse.

LyndaBSS

Listen to your body. Hope you feel better soon.

Hannahwalksfar

DancingMoosie wrote: »

I don't know how you'd even manage a good workout. When I had the flu, I could barely walk. My legs hurt, I was coughing, and would lose my voice. I could manage a walk to the mailbox and then needed a rest. Especially if doctor ordered rest, just do it. You'll recover faster and get back to your regular routine sooner rather than push it now and relapse.

I feel like crud and ave been coughing and lost my voice a few days back but I just hate sitting around. I feel like I’m being lazy. But I’ll do it as I don’t want to prolong recovery

L1zardQueen

Find something to occupy your time like reading a great book, pick up knitting or something that requires using your cerebrum. Get back to fitness when you are cleared by your doctor. Fitness is a lifelong endeavor.