Cold/flu: exercise or not?

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  • barbalari
    barbalari Posts: 43 Member
    I had a heavy cold last Friday and was due to go to a spinning class. I'm also asthmatic so I was a little nervous about how I'd cope with the session. Weirdly, I didn't struggle at all and felt great afterwards. I've also shrugged off the cold very quickly and controlled my asthma much better than normal. However, having had the flu (good and proper!) last December, I can honestly say that exercise is the last thing I could have done. I could barely get out of bed for 3 weeks! I guess the bottom line is listen to your body and rest when you need to. Very sensible to be prepared though! :smile:
  • ouwho
    ouwho Posts: 29
    Great advice everyone! Overall, the general opinion is: listen to your body and use common sense when it comes to exercising. I feel more prepared to handle whatever might come my way now,

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