Lifting weights when sick?

gottagettagrip

I just had this happen... I started to skip it, but then talked myself into it. I soon found I was weaker than I expected. I still did the reps, but lowered the weight to a minimum. That was my compromise. And I was at home too...if it had been a public gym I would have skipped it in the interest of public safety.

Bronx_Montgomery

I surprised there are so many people who are against working out while sick. Unless you are on your death bed I do not see a reason not to workout. If you are lifting I can understand taking a break from that as it can tax your immune system but still do cardio.

embercakez

I personally do not work out when I feel ill. I would rather rest and feel better, then give it my all in the gym.

angelique_redhead

I see no reason you couldn't do a light workout but a heavy one would probably not be a good idea. Light workout and nap? Feel better. *HUGS*

DavPul

Home weight set. Comment invalid.

there were two statements in that comment. did the second part invalidate both parts? if so, do what you do

JustJennie1

I'd err on the side of caution and rest.

As much as I personally hate to do it if I'm sick I'll rest which sometimes means taking the week off from working out. I know that it's supposed to be good for you to workout sick but sometimes even when I'm feeling better if I work out and push as hard as I normally do I feel like I got hit by a ton of bricks the next day.

But if you feel the need to workout then go ahead and do it.

firstsip

Home weight set. Comment invalid.

there were two statements in that comment. did the second part invalidate both parts? if so, do what you do

Are you new to internetz.

DavPul

Home weight set. Comment invalid.

there were two statements in that comment. did the second part invalidate both parts? if so, do what you do

Are you new to internetz.

Yes.

And your original question never stated that you had a home gym. So your invalidation is invalidated. Screw that, this whole thread is invalidated.

DrMAvDPhD

I had a super nasty bug last week. I didn't lift until I was fully recovered. There is no need to stress your body out when it's already struggling. You aren't going to lose progress and gain 20 pounds in 4 or 5 days.

firstsip

Home weight set. Comment invalid.

there were two statements in that comment. did the second part invalidate both parts? if so, do what you do

Are you new to internetz.

Yes.

And your original question never stated that you had a home gym. So your invalidation is invalidated. Screw that, this whole thread is invalidated.

DavPul

Home weight set. Comment invalid.

there were two statements in that comment. did the second part invalidate both parts? if so, do what you do

Are you new to internetz.

As much as you'd like the entire world to revolve around you, this is a public forum. There are dozens of people clicking on this thread hoping to get an answer for themselves. It's flu season, and people right now have the sniffles or a stuffy head, then see your link and say, "Yeah, I was wondering if I should go to the gym myself. Perhaps this thread will answer *my* question".

So whenever I answer a question in the forums, I try to make it pertain to both the OP and anybody else in the forums that day with a similar issue. Unless you're offering to let every head cold case on MFP use to your house today for a workout and hot cocoa, this is what I feel about your home gym, your sickness today, and your petulant, immature little posts.

firstsip

Home weight set. Comment invalid.

there were two statements in that comment. did the second part invalidate both parts? if so, do what you do

Are you new to internetz.

As much as you'd like the entire world to revolve around you, this is a public forum. There are dozens of people clicking on this thread hoping to get an answer for themselves. It's flu season, and people right now have the sniffles or a stuffy head, then see your link and say, "Yeah, I was wondering if I should go to the gym myself. Perhaps this thread will answer *my* question".

So whenever I answer a question in the forums, I try to make it pertain to both the OP and anybody else in the forums that day with a similar issue. Unless you're offering to let every head cold case on MFP use to your house today for a workout and hot cocoa, this is what I feel about your home gym, your sickness today, and your petulant, immature little posts.