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Have a cold but want to Exercise

els4u
els4u Posts: 4 Member
edited March 1 in Fitness and Exercise
I have a cold and some coughing, but I need to workout to make sure I fall into a caloric deficit. On Mondays I usually do the Precor for 30 mins and then Run on the treadmill at a 5.4 for 30 minutes followed by some upper body weight training. However, I feel that with my nasal and chest congestion the running may pose a problem. I want to run, but I feel I may have to do something else that requires less of a breathing challenge. Any suggestions on how I can get the same amount of burn with less stress on my breathing?

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  • ChelseaWelseyKins
    ChelseaWelseyKins Posts: 272 Member
    Try doing some yoga or minor weight lifting. Doing ab exercises also don't put that much strain on breathing. Or just go for a long walk :)
  • els4u
    els4u Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks, was thinking of maybe doing the stairs. That doesn't cause my breathing to get out of control. But it may irritate it.
  • ChelseaWelseyKins
    ChelseaWelseyKins Posts: 272 Member
    Get yourself some Halls Defense Vitamin C drops :) I just got over a cold much quicker by using them. They're just like cough drops, only it's to defend and increase your immune system.
  • MyOwnSunshine
    MyOwnSunshine Posts: 1,312 Member
    Please work out at home instead of going to the gym.
  • els4u
    els4u Posts: 4 Member
    Good idea, maybe some body weight exercises will do just fine.
  • weightliftingdiva
    weightliftingdiva Posts: 522 Member
    Exercise can actually help colds, but like the other user said, try working out at home to spare the others at the gym.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    you're sick and need the energy to recover. eat healthy and avoid working out. a big calorie deficit and too much exercise could've caused your cold.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    Just focus on getting better. Worry about the deficit after you've recovered.

    If you REALLY feel the need to do some exercise, go for a walk.
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