working out while sick

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artsyalice
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.

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  • divemunkey
    divemunkey Posts: 288 Member
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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.
  • Scar1964
    Scar1964 Posts: 92 Member
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    Rest
  • Mummyadams
    Mummyadams Posts: 1,125 Member
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    I say rest. For yourself and also who wants to spread germs around?
  • kelr0110
    kelr0110 Posts: 213 Member
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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.
  • Sasquatchrider
    Sasquatchrider Posts: 77 Member
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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 exhausted