feeling ill/fatigue
Stella_Mayfair
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Should on still workout if they are feeling sick or fatigue? I have had this head cold for a week now. The gym feels like a stranger to me. The guilt is killing me. I know not to work out when you have a fever or the flu. But what about flush/head cold? Will it benefit me to workout? Or just harm it?
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Should on still workout if they are feeling sick or fatigue? I have had this head cold for a week now. The gym feels like a stranger to me. The guilt is killing me. I know not to work out when you have a fever or the flu. But what about flush/head cold? Will it benefit me to workout? Or just harm it?
i'd be more worried about the guilt you have from a week off...0 -
My rules are above the neck, work out. Below the neck, rest up. So, yes, you can work out with a head cold (if you feel up to it) without making yourself sicker. However, please consider those around you - avoid spreading your germs if you can!0
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I think it's healthy to feel a little guilt if you're not exercising. The longer you exercise the more of a habit it becomes. Hopefully you just miss the gym and don't feel guilty for being sick. You're only human after all. I would stay out of the gym especially if you're contagious or something. If you need the rest it's ok to take a break. Not only that if I saw someone in the gym while they were sick I'd be pretty weirded out. If I got sick too I'd be pissed off. If you want to do something try stretching or simple exercises at home like mountain climbers or sit-ups. They also have workout videos on youtube if you're up to it. Hopefully you'll only need a week or two.0
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Nobody at the gym wants your head cold. If you feel up to it, do some body weight stuff at home.0
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Nobody at the gym wants your head cold. If you feel up to it, do some body weight stuff at home.
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I might workout but not push as hard as normal - mostly because I can't breath well but also because your body is already working harder than usual to fight the germs so you don't want to overstress it and end up being sick longer.0
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Should on still workout if they are feeling sick or fatigue? I have had this head cold for a week now. The gym feels like a stranger to me. The guilt is killing me. I know not to work out when you have a fever or the flu. But what about flush/head cold? Will it benefit me to workout? Or just harm it?
Hello Stella,
I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. Working out is ALWAYS a benefit, unless you have a doctors note that says otherwise. (ie: pre/post surgeries) If what you have is contagious I would just be cautious if you decide to go to the gym. However, most gyms should have wipes or paper towel with cleaning spray.
Just to avoid any extra guilt you may have, in case you feel guilty if you were to go to the gym in fear that you may get somebody else sick as well. I personally go out for a brisk jog (no running, try not pushing yourself too much) outside. Generally people sweat more while doing cardio as opposed to just lifting or doing body exercises. Cardio is a nonstop exercise with very few rest breaks. This will help sweat out any bad toxins you may be experiencing in your body. Which will in turn get rid of your illness.
I hope I helped, if you or anybody has any questions feel free to add / message me! I'd love to help!!
Take care and have an amazing day today!0 -
Yea I caught this cold from some dumb *kitten* at the gym (no one uses the damn hand sanitizers it seems). So I better rest up. Although I hate missed the gym for a week now. I do weights at home, but get tired faster than normal.
Ty Keegan, I'm glad I am not the only one who feels guilt when one must skip a lot of workouts due to sickness. I just wont get the best workout ill. I will eat my fruits/veggies and rest up.0 -
Hi Stella...yeah, feeling icky is not fun.I always advise my clients to "maintain" regarding exercise, when feeling under the weather unless their condition medically precludes them from activity. If you drop your regular routine down a notch and do half of the reps or resistance, either way you are at least keeping moving and keeping your metabolism ticking over.
The body's immune system can process more thoroughly and more quickly with prompting from your metabolism, and making sure you eat for your illness (e.g. Vit C, Protein, carbs for energy, plenty of fluids) and rest plenty you can actually recover a little more speedily.
So: exercising gently (e.g. walking, home-based body resistance exercises to a lesser degree than your normal) to maintain what you have gained, eat well and rest more should kill the guilt, get you healthy a little more quickly and prevent a serious regression in your exercise gains! :-) win-win!0 -
Hi Stella...yeah, feeling icky is not fun.I always advise my clients to "maintain" regarding exercise, when feeling under the weather unless their condition medically precludes them from activity. If you drop your regular routine down a notch and do half of the reps or resistance, either way you are at least keeping moving and keeping your metabolism ticking over.
The body's immune system can process more thoroughly and more quickly with prompting from your metabolism, and making sure you eat for your illness (e.g. Vit C, Protein, carbs for energy, plenty of fluids) and rest plenty you can actually recover a little more speedily.
So: exercising gently (e.g. walking, home-based body resistance exercises to a lesser degree than your normal) to maintain what you have gained, eat well and rest more should kill the guilt, get you healthy a little more quickly and prevent a serious regression in your exercise gains! :-) win-win!
Ty I agree. I am doing just that. And guilt is diminishing :DBut still ill. I think I may have a fever to, so working out is not a good idea when feverish or the flu. I can't wait to buy some Tangelos. Best fruit imo:) Plus you have access to my food, lemme know if I am on the right track, if you have time hugz0 -
Can you list some of these toxins?Cardio is a nonstop exercise with very few rest breaks. This will help sweat out any bad toxins you may be experiencing in your body. Which will in turn get rid of your illness.0 -
Should on still workout if they are feeling sick or fatigue? I have had this head cold for a week now. The gym feels like a stranger to me. The guilt is killing me. I know not to work out when you have a fever or the flu. But what about flush/head cold? Will it benefit me to workout? Or just harm it?
Hello Stella,
I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. Working out is ALWAYS a benefit, unless you have a doctors note that says otherwise. (ie: pre/post surgeries) If what you have is contagious I would just be cautious if you decide to go to the gym. However, most gyms should have wipes or paper towel with cleaning spray.
Just to avoid any extra guilt you may have, in case you feel guilty if you were to go to the gym in fear that you may get somebody else sick as well. I personally go out for a brisk jog (no running, try not pushing yourself too much) outside. Generally people sweat more while doing cardio as opposed to just lifting or doing body exercises. Cardio is a nonstop exercise with very few rest breaks. This will help sweat out any bad toxins you may be experiencing in your body. Which will in turn get rid of your illness.
I hope I helped, if you or anybody has any questions feel free to add / message me! I'd love to help!!
Take care and have an amazing day today!
Good lord, I hope no one is paying you for this terrible, terrible advice.
OP- just take it easy. You're not going to miss the olympics by taking a few days off. If it was just residual sniffles, that's one thing, but if you still have a fever, stay home and rest.0 -
I work out especially if I am having a cold. I find it clears everything up and I feel a million times better, even if it is just for a few minutes. Do something light! I enjoy walking, doing my leslie sansone dvds with weights is excellent while I am sick.0
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Can you list some of these toxins?Cardio is a nonstop exercise with very few rest breaks. This will help sweat out any bad toxins you may be experiencing in your body. Which will in turn get rid of your illness.
Sure! Probably the most common sources of bad toxins would be pesticides, cholesterol, cortisol, sugar, caffeine, and mercury. The list can go on.0 -
Should on still workout if they are feeling sick or fatigue? I have had this head cold for a week now. The gym feels like a stranger to me. The guilt is killing me. I know not to work out when you have a fever or the flu. But what about flush/head cold? Will it benefit me to workout? Or just harm it?
Hello Stella,
I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. Working out is ALWAYS a benefit, unless you have a doctors note that says otherwise. (ie: pre/post surgeries) If what you have is contagious I would just be cautious if you decide to go to the gym. However, most gyms should have wipes or paper towel with cleaning spray.
Just to avoid any extra guilt you may have, in case you feel guilty if you were to go to the gym in fear that you may get somebody else sick as well. I personally go out for a brisk jog (no running, try not pushing yourself too much) outside. Generally people sweat more while doing cardio as opposed to just lifting or doing body exercises. Cardio is a nonstop exercise with very few rest breaks. This will help sweat out any bad toxins you may be experiencing in your body. Which will in turn get rid of your illness.
I hope I helped, if you or anybody has any questions feel free to add / message me! I'd love to help!!
Take care and have an amazing day today!
Good lord, I hope no one is paying you for this terrible, terrible advice.
OP- just take it easy. You're not going to miss the olympics by taking a few days off. If it was just residual sniffles, that's one thing, but if you still have a fever, stay home and rest.
I'm sorry you feel that way. It's been proven and with countless sources that exercise does help fight off illnesses. Not only does it help fight illnesses off but it also helps prevent them. The temporary rising in the temp of your body would help prevent bacterial growth. Which, in turn, will allow the body to fight the infection more effectively.0 -
Should on still workout if they are feeling sick or fatigue? I have had this head cold for a week now. The gym feels like a stranger to me. The guilt is killing me. I know not to work out when you have a fever or the flu. But what about flush/head cold? Will it benefit me to workout? Or just harm it?
Hello Stella,
I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. Working out is ALWAYS a benefit, unless you have a doctors note that says otherwise. (ie: pre/post surgeries) If what you have is contagious I would just be cautious if you decide to go to the gym. However, most gyms should have wipes or paper towel with cleaning spray.
Just to avoid any extra guilt you may have, in case you feel guilty if you were to go to the gym in fear that you may get somebody else sick as well. I personally go out for a brisk jog (no running, try not pushing yourself too much) outside. Generally people sweat more while doing cardio as opposed to just lifting or doing body exercises. Cardio is a nonstop exercise with very few rest breaks. This will help sweat out any bad toxins you may be experiencing in your body. Which will in turn get rid of your illness.
I hope I helped, if you or anybody has any questions feel free to add / message me! I'd love to help!!
Take care and have an amazing day today!
Good lord, I hope no one is paying you for this terrible, terrible advice.
OP- just take it easy. You're not going to miss the olympics by taking a few days off. If it was just residual sniffles, that's one thing, but if you still have a fever, stay home and rest.
I'm sorry you feel that way. It's been proven and with countless sources that exercise does help fight off illnesses. Not only does it help fight illnesses off but it also helps prevent them. The temporary rising in the temp of your body would help prevent bacterial growth. Which, in turn, will allow the body to fight the infection more effectively.
Could you please link your sources? My doctors have always told me the opposite-- that exercise is further stress on your system and can prolong illness.
And yes, please read the Community Guidelines re: advertising and "message me for more info" posts.0 -
Should on still workout if they are feeling sick or fatigue? I have had this head cold for a week now. The gym feels like a stranger to me. The guilt is killing me. I know not to work out when you have a fever or the flu. But what about flush/head cold? Will it benefit me to workout? Or just harm it?
Hello Stella,
I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. Working out is ALWAYS a benefit, unless you have a doctors note that says otherwise. (ie: pre/post surgeries) If what you have is contagious I would just be cautious if you decide to go to the gym. However, most gyms should have wipes or paper towel with cleaning spray.
Just to avoid any extra guilt you may have, in case you feel guilty if you were to go to the gym in fear that you may get somebody else sick as well. I personally go out for a brisk jog (no running, try not pushing yourself too much) outside. Generally people sweat more while doing cardio as opposed to just lifting or doing body exercises. Cardio is a nonstop exercise with very few rest breaks. This will help sweat out any bad toxins you may be experiencing in your body. Which will in turn get rid of your illness.
I hope I helped, if you or anybody has any questions feel free to add / message me! I'd love to help!!
Take care and have an amazing day today!
Good lord, I hope no one is paying you for this terrible, terrible advice.
OP- just take it easy. You're not going to miss the olympics by taking a few days off. If it was just residual sniffles, that's one thing, but if you still have a fever, stay home and rest.
I'm sorry you feel that way. It's been proven and with countless sources that exercise does help fight off illnesses. Not only does it help fight illnesses off but it also helps prevent them. The temporary rising in the temp of your body would help prevent bacterial growth. Which, in turn, will allow the body to fight the infection more effectively.
capital fitness it would be to your benefit to avoid trying to raise capital(your wall) and read the guidelines for this site. Best of luck, and also you may want to avoid 'countless sources' comments and just provide a handful. Graci.0 -
I did read the forum policy, I'm not advertising nor did I say "message me for more info." All I said was if you have any questions to message me. It's not for marketing purposes, at all. It's just to help anybody who may want to ask me anything. It's nothing for money at all and I'm not promoting anything what-so-ever.
Sources:
http://longevity.about.com/od/lifelongfitness/a/exercise_immune.htm
http://www.tulsafitnesssystems.com/2011/12/14/how-exercise-helps-fight-off-colds…-and-other-cold-fighting-tips/
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007165.htm
fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2012/03/16/how-to-fight-a-cold-with-exercise.aspx
http://www.health.harvard.edu/flu-resource-center/how-to-boost-your-immune-system.htm0 -
Can you list some of these toxins?Cardio is a nonstop exercise with very few rest breaks. This will help sweat out any bad toxins you may be experiencing in your body. Which will in turn get rid of your illness.
Sure! Probably the most common sources of bad toxins would be pesticides, cholesterol, cortisol, sugar, caffeine, and mercury. The list can go on.
So fruit is toxic? Given that's it's mainly sugar?0 -
Can you list some of these toxins?Cardio is a nonstop exercise with very few rest breaks. This will help sweat out any bad toxins you may be experiencing in your body. Which will in turn get rid of your illness.
Sure! Probably the most common sources of bad toxins would be pesticides, cholesterol, cortisol, sugar, caffeine, and mercury. The list can go on.
So fruit is toxic? Given that's it's mainly sugar?
Yes and No. Sugar (mainly white sugar) is a source of toxins. If there is excess amounts of any of the following that I had listed. So you can't have too much without it effecting you.
That's why it's been recommended not to have extremely large portions of fruits as it will upset your stomach. I also know from experience with a bad idea, lol.0 -
Can you list some of these toxins?Cardio is a nonstop exercise with very few rest breaks. This will help sweat out any bad toxins you may be experiencing in your body. Which will in turn get rid of your illness.
Sure! Probably the most common sources of bad toxins would be pesticides, cholesterol, cortisol, sugar, caffeine, and mercury. The list can go on.
So fruit is toxic? Given that's it's mainly sugar?
Yes and No. Sugar (mainly white sugar) is a source of toxins. If there is excess amounts of any of the following that I had listed. So you can't have too much without it effecting you.
That's why it's been recommended not to have extremely large portions of fruits as it will upset your stomach. I also know from experience with a bad idea, lol.
So freelee the banana girl must be on borrowed time :laugh:
just because a lot of fruit upsets your stomach doesn't mean it does for everyone else...0 -
Can you list some of these toxins?Cardio is a nonstop exercise with very few rest breaks. This will help sweat out any bad toxins you may be experiencing in your body. Which will in turn get rid of your illness.
Sure! Probably the most common sources of bad toxins would be pesticides, cholesterol, cortisol, sugar, caffeine, and mercury. The list can go on.
So fruit is toxic? Given that's it's mainly sugar?
Yes and No. Sugar (mainly white sugar) is a source of toxins. If there is excess amounts of any of the following that I had listed. So you can't have too much without it effecting you.
That's why it's been recommended not to have extremely large portions of fruits as it will upset your stomach. I also know from experience with a bad idea, lol.
So freelee the banana girl must be on borrowed time :laugh:
just because a lot of fruit upsets your stomach doesn't mean it does for everyone else...
Brussel sprouts clean out all my toxins. SO technically I guess they are toxic too since they make my stomach gurgle. NO MORE BRUSSEL SPROUTS people!!0 -
So freelee the banana girl must be on borrowed time :laugh:
just because a lot of fruit upsets your stomach doesn't mean it does for everyone else...
She is but not due to fructose.0 -
Can you list some of these toxins?Cardio is a nonstop exercise with very few rest breaks. This will help sweat out any bad toxins you may be experiencing in your body. Which will in turn get rid of your illness.
Sure! Probably the most common sources of bad toxins would be pesticides, cholesterol, cortisol, sugar, caffeine, and mercury. The list can go on.
So fruit is toxic? Given that's it's mainly sugar?
Yes and No. Sugar (mainly white sugar) is a source of toxins. If there is excess amounts of any of the following that I had listed. So you can't have too much without it effecting you.
That's why it's been recommended not to have extremely large portions of fruits as it will upset your stomach. I also know from experience with a bad idea, lol.
So freelee the banana girl must be on borrowed time :laugh:
just because a lot of fruit upsets your stomach doesn't mean it does for everyone else...
I'm not speaking from just personal experiences. It's researched as well. Your point is most definitely valid, though! Everybody has different genetics. That's why I said "it's been recommended." Although regardless of what your tolerance level is of vitamins and sugars, excess amounts would still cause an upset stomach, diarrhea, or possibly vomiting. Just to give an example of eating too much fruit, for anybody, would be eating fruit from an empty stomach until you're completely full. I'm not saying fruit is bad for you because obviously you would need the vitamins and sugars. But the fact is your body just can't have excess amounts of sugars and vitamins without there being any type of reaction.
Here is one source out of quite a few that you can find:
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA401266/Eating-Too-Much-Fruit.html0 -
I did read the forum policy, I'm not advertising nor did I say "message me for more info." All I said was if you have any questions to message me. It's not for marketing purposes, at all. It's just to help anybody who may want to ask me anything. It's nothing for money at all and I'm not promoting anything what-so-ever.
Sources:
http://longevity.about.com/od/lifelongfitness/a/exercise_immune.htm
http://www.tulsafitnesssystems.com/2011/12/14/how-exercise-helps-fight-off-colds…-and-other-cold-fighting-tips/
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007165.htm
fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2012/03/16/how-to-fight-a-cold-with-exercise.aspx
http://www.health.harvard.edu/flu-resource-center/how-to-boost-your-immune-system.htm
Ah I see the source of the conflict. Generally if I'm sick it's a fever/fatigue type situation. I almost never get head colds, which is what all of these articles are discussing. And, granted, what the OP mentioned in her post.
That said, there's no respect here for Mercola, nor should there be. You'll lose any credibility you have here by posting him as a source.0
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