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Exercising while sick?

LilMizDetermined
LilMizDetermined Posts: 174 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Is this a good idea or bad idea? I have heard mixed feelings.

Obviously I wouldn't exercise with a stomach virus or anything like that, but what about a cold with a sore throat and runny nose? Or something similar?

If so, what should you do/not do to avoid feeling bad and possible injury?

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  • sarafil
    sarafil Posts: 506 Member
    Unless I have a fever, I exercise when I have a cold/sore throat/runny nose. But basically I just listen to my body....if I'm not 100% physically, then I will scale back my intensity during the exercise. Just listen to what your body is telling you.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    I would exercise at lower intensity and/or lower volume and I would recommend staying out of the gym as a courtesy to others.
  • mamitosami
    mamitosami Posts: 531 Member
    Hmmm, I just ran 6k and did 50 minutes of weights today, and I have a sore throat (it was screaming sore last night!)... but really, maybe I shouldn't have. I feel good though... go with what your body is telling you...
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