Do you work out when you are sick?

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  • JENNIENS
    JENNIENS Posts: 81 Member
    I did with a migraine today and actually feel better! :) But i agree depends how ill i am!
  • sharon_moyer
    sharon_moyer Posts: 177
    When I am sick I do what i can when it comes to eating and exercise because our bodies are our best gauge. if you feel like eating then eat. If you feel like exercising then exercise. Even if it's only eating a little or exercising a little it all counts and will eventually add up.
  • juliemouse83
    juliemouse83 Posts: 6,663 Member
    Sniffles/Snotty? I keep going (otherwise I would never exercise during allergy season, LOL)

    Stomach upset? I'll skip it. (I have this disturbing vision that there will be a really bad squatting incident... :blushing: )

    Fever? I'll skip it.

    Sore throat? I'll usually go for it.

    Upper respiratory? Not on your life. :wink:

    I'm lucky in that my gym is at my house so if I germ up the place, nobody else is going to get sick. :wink:
  • DJMarkham
    DJMarkham Posts: 1
    Nope. Don't work out when sick. Walking should be fine, but nothing too streneous. Your body needs to work on getting you better first.
  • ninjakowski
    ninjakowski Posts: 158
    I usually rest the first day or two of a cold off, when I'm feeling the worst - then get back into it the best I can. If I still feel lousy I'll just decrease either the intensity or time of the workout until I'm 100% again.

    Anyway my husband usually bans me from the gym until he thinks I look healthy enough :bigsmile:
  • Danny_Boy13
    Danny_Boy13 Posts: 2,094 Member
    If I have a slight cold I will train, but if I can not breath or have a fever I take a break... rest for a fast recovery.
  • succubaeangel
    succubaeangel Posts: 73
    So I had a sore throat a couple of weeks ago and I wasn't feeling all that bad (no fever). I worked out as usual and the next day I was down with a cold. I have the feeling that working out mde it worse.
    Do not work out if you think you are getting a flu. I've also tried starting to work out as soon as I get better and I've found that it does help.
  • DaniH826
    DaniH826 Posts: 1,335 Member
    If you have anything contageous and you use equipment at a public gym, do the rest of the world a favor and stay home.

    If not, proceed at your own comfort level.
  • Lbf321
    Lbf321 Posts: 81 Member
    I have cold and tmi tummy trouble, I'm still exercising because I'm afraid if I get off schedule then I won't get back on schedule. I did half my exercises and I'm hopeing later on tonight I will be able to finish.

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