Can you exercise with a cold and dry cough?

ObsessedMonster
ObsessedMonster Posts: 150 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I started having cold symptoms last week and stopped my exercise regime. Some of the symptoms have subsided, but I have a lingering dry cough. Can I still exercise? If not, would I at least be able to do something light, like walking (I plan to do it all day)?

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    If you feel ok, go for it. If you start to feel crappy, stop.
  • khkjkk
    khkjkk Posts: 55 Member
    If you work out at a lower intensity, you should be fine.

    Just don't over do it. I've found if I do too intense of a workout when I'm getting over a cold, it'll trigger coughing fits. Don't know if that is the same for everyone.
  • livelovetravelxx
    livelovetravelxx Posts: 27
    Of course you can still exercise,
    Exercise isn't like scuba diving where you can't ¬.¬
  • kshadows
    kshadows Posts: 1,315 Member
    Yep. Above the neck: ok to work out. Below the neck: better off resting.

    Above would be cold, sinus infection, stuffy nose, etc. Below would be deep chesty cough, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.

    Hope you feel better soon!
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    A little activity is okay IMO, but rest is more important. Resting will allow your body to put the energy toward your immune system.
  • ajmaupin
    ajmaupin Posts: 44
    yep. I find if i exercise, i feel better quicker. also, its a good excuse to go for a steam :-)
  • ElliottTN
    ElliottTN Posts: 1,614 Member
    Yep. Above the neck: ok to work out. Below the neck: better off resting.

    Above would be cold, sinus infection, stuffy nose, etc. Below would be deep chesty cough, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.

    Hope you feel better soon!

    My rule of thumb as well. With the exception of, if you are sick then stay out of the gym. Work out at home or somewhere else where you are not gonna pass it to someone else.

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