To work out or not to work out

Whopooh

I've been under the weather the last few days sore throat, coughing, chest tight and a little aching. Not feeling any better today actually may be a little worse. Need to work out but not sure I have it in me. Do I just mark this week up as a non-working out week or do I suck it up and go for it? What do you do when you are not feeling well do you workout or do you sit it out until you are feeling better?

CindyWarner

Don't work out if your not well. It will run down your body and could make you sicker. Just make sure you eat good quality foods and you'll be fine.

Feel better soon.

:flowerforyou:

KitCatMcG

And drink lots!!!

netchik

Don't do it. Your body needs time to recover, and if you force it you could put yourself out of commission for even longer.

kmbrooks15

I agree. If you feel like you absolutely have to exercise, then just go for a walk in the sunshine. The sunshine might help you feel better. Make it a fairly laid-back, leisurely walk. Don't push your body; it's probably burning calories just trying to fight off whatever virus you have.

Hope you feel better soon!

jpooley1988

I've been full of the cold since last Friday, and when I went to the gym on Monday I was on the x trainer for 20 minutes, and then made myself sick through coughing!

Then I sat out Tuesday, went to Zumba on Weds, which was ok... (Maybe because it was light exercise) but when I went back to the gym last night, I felt like I just couldn't work out for very long without feeling like i was sooo unfit.

So my advice is keep it light!!

Hananiah

You need rest. Just make sure you limit the amount of calories and sodium. Drink plenty of water.

Once you get better you can kick some booty!

Get well soon!

Whopooh

Thank you everyone - I just feel so guilty about not working out, but I'm going to let my body rest for another couple of days and hopefully kick it up on Sunday. Going for a leisurely walk in a little bit though. The sun is calling me to come out and enjoy.

kateroot

I work when I'm not feeling well as long as I don't have a fever. Sometimes I find that I feel better afterwards, like I'm "sweating it out." But I also make sure to get plenty of rest and healthy food.