How long to wait to start training again - Bronchitis

ClairBears84
ClairBears84 Posts: 531 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey there

I have been outta gym 2 weeks with bronchitis, I still have a slight cough but nothing serious, so you guys think its ok for me to go back to gym now?! I dont wannna get sick again but I am itching to get back to gym!!!!

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  • dr3wman
    dr3wman Posts: 205
    Has your doctor given you any reccomendations for time off? I dont know the extent of your illness but you should be ok as long as its just a slight cough.
  • ClairBears84
    ClairBears84 Posts: 531 Member
    Nah he didnt, it really is a slight cough though AND I walked up 3 flights of stairs yesterday and wasnt winded (like I was when I was sick) Maybe just a light work out! I need to get moving again.
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    Start off slow - don't go back and think you can do what you did before the illness. Start slow. Let your body adjust and see how you feel. If you get overly winded or dizzy - stop. :) Basically, just listen to your body. It'll tell you what it can handle.
  • carrieo888
    carrieo888 Posts: 233 Member
    Absolutely get back in AND keep it light til you see how well your lungs tolerate it (no hour long Zumba class for you!). Yoga, light weights or resistance exercises, walking... all good ways to keep at it. Enjoy!
  • stephvaile
    stephvaile Posts: 298
    Nah he didnt, it really is a slight cough though AND I walked up 3 flights of stairs yesterday and wasnt winded (like I was when I was sick) Maybe just a light work out! I need to get moving again.
    do u use any kind of inhalers i get bronchal ashma when iv had a bad cold i need to use my inhaler til im fully fit again but i get straight back into it only gently takes a couple weeks
  • ClairBears84
    ClairBears84 Posts: 531 Member
    Absolutely get back in AND keep it light til you see how well your lungs tolerate it (no hour long Zumba class for you!). Yoga, light weights or resistance exercises, walking... all good ways to keep at it. Enjoy!

    Right ok so that was directed right at me! I wanted to go Zumba on Tuesday! Maybe I will give that another week
  • ClairBears84
    ClairBears84 Posts: 531 Member
    I think what I will do is go back on Monday Still rest the weekend, maybe a light walk tomorrow.
  • ClairBears84
    ClairBears84 Posts: 531 Member
    Nah he didnt, it really is a slight cough though AND I walked up 3 flights of stairs yesterday and wasnt winded (like I was when I was sick) Maybe just a light work out! I need to get moving again.
    do u use any kind of inhalers i get bronchal ashma when iv had a bad cold i need to use my inhaler til im fully fit again but i get straight back into it only gently takes a couple weeks


    No I don't, ok great Ill start slow and allow my body to guide me :)
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