exercising when sick?

curvymomo3
curvymomo3 Posts: 253 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey MFP community, not sure if it is allergies Im suffering from, or a cold but I kinda feel crappy. All congested an sluggish. started with a sore throat on Tuesday. Anyway, I am loving my progress so far and was wondering if any of you have continued to workout while sick, does it make it better or worse?

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  • piesbd
    piesbd Posts: 196 Member
    Depends on the sick... step/flu/creeping crud.... no. Spend the time needed to get better.

    If it is just a cold or allergies, absolutely! I tend to feel much better (clearer) after a w/o. (I tend to run... so not at the gym infecting others though. That may be a consideration.....)
  • Twiztedbeing
    Twiztedbeing Posts: 389
    Depends on the sick... step/flu/creeping crud.... no. Spend the time needed to get better.

    If it is just a cold or allergies, absolutely! I tend to feel much better (clearer) after a w/o. (I tend to run... so not at the gym infecting others though. That may be a consideration.....)

    lol, agree. There is nothing wrong with a rest day or two either.
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    If my stomach is acting up or I have phlegmy issues that will basically make working out difficult/impossible I dont bother. Otherwise I will, just not as intensley as usual
  • curvymomo3
    curvymomo3 Posts: 253 Member
    considering a brisk walk this evening when it cools off, I just dont have the energy to do much of anything! :( took a vitamin and some vitamin c, going to slam the water today too, i want this cold GONE! I want to be back on track and continue on!
  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    I think you will feel better if you skip excercising while feeling sick. Plus you will spread germies at the gym. The walk idea isnt bad though
  • curvymomo3
    curvymomo3 Posts: 253 Member
    I think you will feel better if you skip excercising while feeling sick. Plus you will spread germies at the gym. The walk idea isnt bad though

    stinkin germies are probably what I cought from the gym :( oh well, changing my activity level to sedetary so I dont go over on cals, and hitting the sack, tonight if I feel better I will walk. Thanks for the advice everyone!
  • mynameiscarrie
    mynameiscarrie Posts: 963 Member
    I usually stick to the rule: if it's in your head, exercise. If it's in your chest, stay home.

    My mom told me that lol and it works for me. I usually feel better after i sweat when i have a head cold.
  • Ervie317
    Ervie317 Posts: 179 Member
    I usually stick to the rule: if it's in your head, exercise. If it's in your chest, stay home.

    I stick to this rule too and it hasn't let me down yet.

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