Power through sick or rest up?

1newcat
1newcat Posts: 75 Member
edited January 12 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey all,
More thoughts needed from the community. I have been sick as a dog since Monday and my last workout was Saturday. I feel so annoyed for not working out, but bronchitis is just killing me- I know I will be able to tolerate very little (if any) cardio yet. I missed so many days and I am supposed to go out of town tomorrow. Is it worth it to try and push through and do an hour of strength training and as much cardio as I can today and tomorrow or should I just wash this week out, rest and get back to my workout schedule next week?

I just don't know if it does more harm than good to try and push yourself. I hate feeling like I "lost" a week. But at the same time, I am nervous to push it, get myself even sicker and risk "losing" more time.

How do y'all handle illness?

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  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Rest is best. Pushing yourself can lead to the body lapsing and getting sick again. At least for me. Your mileage may vary.
  • Amandatorie
    Amandatorie Posts: 93 Member
    I've heard a general guideline is that if the symptoms are above the neck (i.e. stuffy nose, sore throat, etc.) then you should go ahead and workout but keep it light/reasonable. If your symptoms are below the neck (chest cold, upset stomach, etc.) then you should rest until you're better before working out.
  • 1sisrat
    1sisrat Posts: 267 Member
    with bronchitis I'd rest up or at most go for a walk or light yoga.
  • 1newcat
    1newcat Posts: 75 Member
    I've heard a general guideline is that if the symptoms are above the neck (i.e. stuffy nose, sore throat, etc.) then you should go ahead and workout but keep it light/reasonable. If your symptoms are below the neck (chest cold, upset stomach, etc.) then you should rest until you're better before working out.

    Yeah, if it was just the sore throat, sniffles- I would go. It's the chest part, where it feels all raspy to breath as it is that causes me concern. With my luck I'd turn bronchitis into pneumonia cause I want to get healthy. lol
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