Working out when you are sick??

faithfirst
faithfirst Posts: 138 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I am a bit under the weather and running a slight fever but still want to go to the gym.... good idea or bad idea?

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  • Filomenaaa
    Filomenaaa Posts: 61 Member
    i got pneumonia doing that -_- but I had slight bronchitis
  • Lone_Wolf70
    Lone_Wolf70 Posts: 2,820 Member
    when you first feel it coming on...do a VERY vigorous work out and load up on Vitamin C.
  • FireBrand80
    FireBrand80 Posts: 378 Member
    If it's slight, I'll still go. I can't count the number of times lifting has made me feel better
  • sgthaggard
    sgthaggard Posts: 581 Member
    If I have a cold, I typically work through it. If I have the flu, I rest.
  • faithfirst
    faithfirst Posts: 138 Member
    i got pneumonia doing that -_- but I had slight bronchitis
  • faithfirst
    faithfirst Posts: 138 Member
    that sounds awful! I don't think I have Bronchitis think it is just a sinus infection...
  • sheclimbsrocks
    sheclimbsrocks Posts: 110 Member
    It all depends on what your body tells you. If you are sick, but still motivated enough to get out and do it, then you might actually end up feeling better. However, there are times when my body says 'Tiff, it's time to sleep this off'.

    Hope you feel better, though!
  • irving1967
    irving1967 Posts: 1
    I have been under the weather and I've worked out, but I think it is better to take the day off and make up the day tomorrow. I don't have the same drive working out while under the weather.
  • Filomenaaa
    Filomenaaa Posts: 61 Member
    that sounds awful! I don't think I have Bronchitis think it is just a sinus infection...

    Something at home maybe? Without the germs at the gym
  • karensoxfan
    karensoxfan Posts: 902 Member
    I am a bit under the weather and running a slight fever but still want to go to the gym.... good idea or bad idea?

    Bad idea. If you have a fever, you're probably contagious, and

    1. you should rest & feel better first, and

    2. nobody wants to catch whatever you have.

    I'm biased though. I have no spleen, so I have a weaker immune system than most, and I'm especially susceptible to bacteria & infections.
  • sherisse69
    sherisse69 Posts: 795 Member
    I am a bit under the weather and running a slight fever but still want to go to the gym.... good idea or bad idea?

    Skip the work out, get your fluids and your rest. If you push it, you could end up worse - trust me, I have been there!
  • jellebeandesigns
    jellebeandesigns Posts: 347 Member
    Above the neck work out at 20%
    Below the neck stay at home no work out

    Fever wait till it breaks
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Don't make others sick or yourself worse....
  • peuglow
    peuglow Posts: 684 Member
    Great idea!!! Whenever I'm feeling sick, I hit the gym to sweat it out. Maybe its psychological, but I always feel better and recover faster!
  • Smiling_Sara
    Smiling_Sara Posts: 203 Member
    I am a bit under the weather and running a slight fever but still want to go to the gym.... good idea or bad idea?

    Terrible idea. You will spread your sick germs there for others to catch whatever you have.

    If you really want to do *something* just simply go for a leiurely walk outside in the fresh air.
  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    not a good idea. most likely will make it worse!
  • faithfirst
    faithfirst Posts: 138 Member
    I am a bit under the weather and running a slight fever but still want to go to the gym.... good idea or bad idea?

    Terrible idea. You will spread your sick germs there for others to catch whatever you have.

    If you really want to do *something* just simply go for a leiurely walk outside in the fresh air.

    Ummm I live in Texas.. it's 101 outside right now
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    when I feel a cold coming on... I'll typically try to push out a hard paced run... It seems to work the virus through faster. I have also found that when I have a crazy sinus cold (where I cannot breathe through my nose) that if I do a run, or some stairs, it clears me up quickly... at least for a while. :)

    If you are sneezy and coughy, I'd stay away from the gym, but still find a way to exercise. I've heard, if it's in your head, you're good to go... if it's in your chest or gut... rest it out.
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