Should I or shouldn't I?

FiftyandGettingBetter
FiftyandGettingBetter Posts: 611 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
HELP***** Doctor, I've got a runny nose, ears filled like they may have fluids behind them (my hearing is decreased) little bit of a cough (more like a tickle) and a headache. Question...should I exercise today?

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  • BITEME_GRRR
    BITEME_GRRR Posts: 150 Member
    maybe elliptical for 20 minutes?
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    If you feel up to it
  • PeachyKeene
    PeachyKeene Posts: 1,645 Member
    If you feel like you can, I would.
    I find that if I do cardio and get a good sweat going, it helps me get better faster. I rarely get sick now that I work out.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I've always follow if it is above the shoulders, go for it, below, stay home. Works for me. Cardio tends to clear up my head when I have a cold. But for strength training, it would depend on my energy level. I would probably try anyway.
  • Monica_has_a_goal
    Monica_has_a_goal Posts: 694 Member
    <<< Not a doctor (disclaimer) but I would:

    Steam myself first and clear my airways..

    Exercise lightly.. nothing too strenuous.. and I'd Keep hydrated.

    If I felt really weak, or feverish, I wouldn't exercise but get plenty of rest.

    This is a life style change.. not a race. Good health to you! :smile:
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    Since you don't have a productive cough yet (and hopefully it won't get to that point) I would do a little something. Even just moving around a little could help release the tension from the headache. Go for a short, brisk walk or do something to get the heart pumping for a little bit. Nothing crazy, just something. I hope you feel better!
  • ryblueeyes
    ryblueeyes Posts: 257 Member
    Maybe take a walk? I agree with the others, working out usually helps me feel better.
  • SJ46
    SJ46 Posts: 407 Member
    Take an ibuporfen for the headache and go for it. Be sure to listen to your body and back off if you need to.

    Feel better soon!
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    If you're up to it...but dude...don't go to the gym. There's enough sick germs out there already! :sick:
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    If you feel up to it

    This ^^ If you feel like crap, rest. If you feel okay but are stuffy, then do what feels right. But don't go to the gym and share your germs.
  • FiftyandGettingBetter
    FiftyandGettingBetter Posts: 611 Member
    WOW What awesome replies. Thanks everyone. Gotta say.....even though I've be with MFP a few day (okay BACK with MFP) I'm likin it more the FB....just saying. Now....I was hoping to procrastinate in my workout....but it looks like I'll be doing something tonight. Thanks everyone. You all rock!!!!

    Rich
  • FiftyandGettingBetter
    FiftyandGettingBetter Posts: 611 Member
    That is true.
  • FiftyandGettingBetter
    FiftyandGettingBetter Posts: 611 Member
    If you're up to it...but dude...don't go to the gym. There's enough sick germs out there already! :sick:

    that is true Hellbent
  • FiftyandGettingBetter
    FiftyandGettingBetter Posts: 611 Member
    Maybe take a walk? I agree with the others, working out usually helps me feel better.

    Thanks blueeyes, that's kind of where I was thinking. Do a liltte, but not over do. I'll let you all know
  • committed120
    committed120 Posts: 23
    I almost always feel better after some exercise. Go for it if you have the energy.
  • shesquats
    shesquats Posts: 91 Member
    Hey new friend! If this is new and it's in your head, than you should be able to work out. IMO, I usually like to do cardio to move it out fast. ;o) Anything below the neck, is usually a wait and see; give it rest.
  • JaredBergeron
    JaredBergeron Posts: 379 Member
    There are many that point out that working out taxes your immune system, so consider that. Personally, unless its my rest day, ill do a light workout, probably something anaerobic if im all plugged up, then then a nice rewarding steam session.
  • FiftyandGettingBetter
    FiftyandGettingBetter Posts: 611 Member
    Hello, MFP's. So, as luck would have it. It is STILL raining here in Alabama....so last night I did nothing. I'm sorry. Forgive me Father for it has been threes days since my last exercise.
  • FiftyandGettingBetter
    FiftyandGettingBetter Posts: 611 Member
    YEAH a break in the rain. Got out there and did a loop around the park. 17:00 for 1.29 miles.

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