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working out while sick
artsyalice
Posts: 40 Member
What are your thoughts on working out while under the weather? I hear SO many differing opinions on this. Some say - push through if you have a cold, others say - rest up and heal.
Curious what the consensus is here. I will say, I think there HAS to be a different approach with crossfit because of how hard you push yourself. I mean, it isn't like you are going for a light jog.
Curious what the consensus is here. I will say, I think there HAS to be a different approach with crossfit because of how hard you push yourself. I mean, it isn't like you are going for a light jog.
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I say rest. Adding intense exercise on top of an already stressed body can increase your cortisol levels. And you won't get your box mates sick, either.0
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I say rest. For yourself and also who wants to spread germs around?0
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For me it depends how I feel. if its just sniffles I would go, but yes like the others here have said you dont' want to infect others either lol. it is super demanding and if you have a fever it will make it worse im sure.0
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I agree that your body will let you know. I'll be active unless I get body aches or the sickness has made me exhausted0
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