Sick and working out

tooliebell
tooliebell Posts: 177 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I've had the flu since Sunday and have missed my workout for 4 days now. Really sucks. I have missed it but I can barely breathe and fatigued. Was hoping by tomorrow I could get back into it.

Do you guys break when sick?

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  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    I've had the flu since Sunday and have missed my workout for 4 days now. Really sucks. I have missed it but I can barely breathe and fatigued. Was hoping by tomorrow I could get back into it.

    Do you guys break when sick?


    If you workout in a public gym please stay home as a courtesy to whoever else you may be germinating.
  • Khiltbold
    Khiltbold Posts: 39 Member
    If you feel that bad, I would definitely break a few days until you are better! When I am sick I normally rest a few days! Hope you feel better soon! :)
  • SGT_Reg
    SGT_Reg Posts: 186 Member
    Stay home and knock out 200 pushups
  • blackgold86
    blackgold86 Posts: 171 Member
    Take break, eat what you're supposed to, and your body will love you!
  • qballjr13
    qballjr13 Posts: 174 Member
    Like stated above...IF you have actually been diagnosed with the flu, please please please stay home! If its just a bad cold then it's up to you. I know when I am sick working out makes me feel worse.
  • baja572
    baja572 Posts: 94
    I feel your pain...I still walk some...been under a flu attack (I had my shot). I am exhausted and craving proteins and carbs. I been achy and sleeping alot.. I hope you feel better soon...
  • klackey23
    klackey23 Posts: 26
    If it's the flu, I'd say take a break. If you have a fever even if it's not the flu, I also would not exercise.

    When I feel a regular cold/sore throat coming on I try to keep my workouts and I feel that helps clear my system out.
  • jlohcook
    jlohcook Posts: 228 Member
    If you are sick..the body is telling you to rest. Rest well and you will come back stronger when you restart your regime.
  • tooliebell
    tooliebell Posts: 177 Member
    Thanks for the feeback. I'm not a gym goer so now worries about the spread of my germs. I'm pretty serious about staying home when the family is sick. My kids can attest to that, they will never get the perfect attendance award at school!

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