Sick and can't workout

bshibs
bshibs Posts: 31 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have a sinus infection. I'm not sure if I should push myself to go to the gym or just rest or if there is something else I can do instead of my usual workout. Help is greatly appreciated! <3

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  • tinad120
    tinad120 Posts: 267 Member
    General rule of thumb: If you're sick above the neck - okay to workout. Below the neck - rest.
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    I agree - workout. But be gentle with yourself.
  • bshibs
    bshibs Posts: 31 Member
    Going for a walk out in the fresh air should be good. It's not as intense as I usually do but still exercise.
  • Ezada
    Ezada Posts: 207 Member
    I feel your pain, I am known as the Queen of Sinus infections, I had one every other month last year and it was horrible.

    You can still work out, the only way I was able to was take a hot shower before I did my work out, take a couple ibuprofen, work out, then take another hot shower. The heat, steam and ibuprofen will help calm the swelling in your face so you don't feel like living death while you work out.

    Try not to do anything that involves bending over, it will make you dizzy. Use an elliptical rather than a treadmill, you have less of a chance of falling off, or even a seated bike.

    I am not sure what your normal workout is though. Hope you get to feeling better soon!
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    If nothing else, going for a walk shouldn't cause any damage and it might feel nice too. Hope you feel better soon- I know how much sinus infections suck!
  • altacosturabeth
    altacosturabeth Posts: 62 Member
    I guess my opinion may be a little different but I'd say if you honestly don't feel like it, then don't. Or just go for a little walk instead perhaps!

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