Do you work out when your sick?

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mountaingirl222
mountaingirl222 Posts: 88
in Food and Nutrition
I was wondering everyone's take on working out when sick. I am sick, but I still feel the need to work out. I have heard varying things on this. Some say it's fine, others say it's too much for the body.......

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  • beccala18
    beccala18 Posts: 293 Member
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    Depends on how sick you are. If it's a mild/not too bad cold and you feel up to it, then do it. If you have a fever and/or you feel too tired, etc because of the illness to, then don't. It's your body - you know when you push it too hard.

    If you decide to go ahead, then drink lots of fluids before, during and after, and don't push yourself too hard.
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
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    General rule is that if it's above the neck, working out is fine. It can even be beneficial. (I've found that a good run clears up a stuffy head better than any medicine).

    But if it's the neck and below (sore throat, chest cough, etc.) then skip the working out.

    Using that as a general guideline, then listen your body and don't wear yourself out unnecessarily.

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