When you're sick, what can you do to...

withchaco

...minimize muscle loss?

I had the flu last week and recovered pretty quickly (2.5 days compared to 10 days of my past!). Then I caught another one this week!!! I think I might be losing some muscle mass.

I don't think it's good for me to do serious exercises right now... Fever and all that.

Is there anything I can do besides resting and hydrating?

fakeplastictree

I'm not sure, but I think it takes awhile longer than a week to lose muscle mass. Just rest and try not to binge (I'm the worst at that when sick). Feel Better :flowerforyou:

missmamselle

If I'm sick and really want to do something, a slow paced easy walk for about 30 minutes is just right. If I push it, it gets worse and lasts longer.

withchaco

Haha, I have no appetite when I'm sick like this, so I'm not too worried about overeating! I think my triceps have definitely gotten smaller though

SueInAz

I think it's more important that you get well than worry about the small amount of muscle loss that may be going on. You definitely don't want to exercise while running a fever. Get better soon!

MaryStregger

When you're sick, concentrate on getting better as quickly as possible so that you can get back to your routine as a healthy person. While it may be frustrating to rest - exercising while you're sick may draw your flu out even longer - and if you exercise in a gym you are also going to be spreading germs.

spasticlulu

if you are sick just stick to eating healthy, dont worry about the exercise save your strenght for fighting to cold. and gets lots of Vit C!!!