Will I get bulky if I lift while using a steroid inhalant for bronchitis?
lynn_glenmont
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Seriously, though, any thoughts about going back to the gym before one is completely recovered from something like this? This is the first time I've ever had (or been diagnosed with) bronchitis. I've only been to the gym once since this started nearly a month ago (before I was diagnosed, and thought it was just a cold), and I couldn't finish my workout. I'd like to get back to the gym in a day or two, now that I'm on meds for the bronchitis, if I continue to make progress toward recovery, but between feeling like it's rude to expose people at the gym to the germs from the underlying virus, and worrying about slowing my recovery, I can't decide whether I should wait. It's too cold here right now to do cardio outside, although I guess I could just try to do some body weight exercises at home, plus Pilates, yoga, and dancing are all things I could do at home.
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If you're still contagious the considerate thing is to stay away from the gym.
While I may disagree with the concept of it being "too cold to do cardio outside" (I'm a crazy Canuck who runs outside all year 'round) you're probably better off avoiding heavy exertion until you're better - the general rule of thumb is it's ok to exercise if a cold etc is above the neck but if it's in your chest take time off.
The body weight exercises sound like a good Plan B!0 -
Thanks. I should have said "too cold to do cardio outside" while I still have bronchitis - the cold air tends to set off the coughing spasms.0
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As a life long asthmatic running in the cold, or cold air in general, is something to look out for. For me if its below 20* F I have to wear a baklava or it's an instant asthma attack. The theory is the cold air freezes the bronchi in your lungs, which kills it, which irritates the rest of the lungs which makes them swell and increases the production of mucus which makes it harder to breath.
If you've had a cough for a month I'd take it easy. You don't want that turning into pneumonia. I get Bronchitis about once a year, and know how my body reacts to it. You're just going to have to start slow and work your way back for the recovery.
...and to the original question...no.0 -
I'd do body weight exercises at home until you know you aren't contagious. Plus, it's kind of gross to be working out and see someone cough up a lung. But no you won't get bulky lifting and being on the steroid inhaler. If that was the case, I'd look like Arnold by now with as much as I have to take my inhaler. Also you don't want to work out too hard and make yourself worse. Take it easy now so when you are completely better you can go hard again.0
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Ha, fantastic title. I agree with everyone else to stay at home and do some less strenuous things like yoga and pilates. Also, to help with the healing, you might want to consider eating at maintenance until you feel a little better.0
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No since the steroids used aren't anabolic in nature. In our gym (Wellness Center), people who may be suffering from viral issues just wear masks in the gym and still work out. Right now, trainers who refused the flu shot, have to wear masks while training on the floor.
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I don't think there's any problem with it, but keep your expectations in check. I'm always surprised how much being sick takes out of me. Go to the gym, do your thing, but don't expect to be working at full capacity.
As for the germs... if your caughing and sneezing all over everything, then yea, maybe you should stay home. But if you're reasonably "clean", then don't worry about it. Take an extra second to wipe of the bench/bar/machine/whatever when your'e done, but germs are everywhere... and chances are good that they were exposed to more crap touching the doorknob than they were by you being at the gym.0 -
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Ha, fantastic title. I agree with everyone else to stay at home and do some less strenuous things like yoga and pilates. Also, to help with the healing, you might want to consider eating at maintenance until you feel a little better.
Thanks, I'm glad somebody got that that the title was a joke.
I have been trying to eat close to maintenance, but when you tend to go off in coughing fits when you eat solid food (anything that needs chewing) it's hard to do some days. But it makes a good excuse to have a spoonful of peanut butter, Nutella, or Biscoff (cookie butter).0 -
Thanks for all the advice, everybody. I guess I've been getting a little stir crazy, and feeling guilty about not going to the gym, but I think staying home a little longer is probably the thing to do. I like the mask idea, but when I wore one out in public when I had the flu a couple of years ago, it seemed to make other people uncomfortable.0
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »Thanks for all the advice, everybody. I guess I've been getting a little stir crazy, and feeling guilty about not going to the gym, but I think staying home a little longer is probably the thing to do. I like the mask idea, but when I wore one out in public when I had the flu a couple of years ago, it seemed to make other people uncomfortable.
My daughter had pneumonia and I had her wear a mask while we walked through the hospital and waited for her lung x-ray. People were so freaked out. She was way safer to sit next to than if she wasn't wearing it.
I have asthma after having severe bronchitis twice in two months. It was probably inevitable because I have allergies, but it's nothing to mess with.0 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »Thanks for all the advice, everybody. I guess I've been getting a little stir crazy, and feeling guilty about not going to the gym, but I think staying home a little longer is probably the thing to do. I like the mask idea, but when I wore one out in public when I had the flu a couple of years ago, it seemed to make other people uncomfortable.
My daughter had pneumonia and I had her wear a mask while we walked through the hospital and waited for her lung x-ray. People were so freaked out. She was way safer to sit next to than if she wasn't wearing it.
I have asthma after having severe bronchitis twice in two months. It was probably inevitable because I have allergies, but it's nothing to mess with.
Thanks -- that was what I thought when I was wearing the mask -- I know it looks weird, but you would hope people would realize it makes them safer. Sorry to hear about your asthma.
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if you are contagious- stay at home.
if you are feeling super shoddy- stay at home. You probably need the rest.
I have a sinus infection currently- like bad- I'm not contagious- but no one wants to be around a miserable cuss with a headache- and snot and coughing. It's just bad manners.
A minor cold is one thing- serious stuff that's contagious or generally annoying (people who cough at gyms excessively- are effing annoying- I don't know what you have- and you're touching EVERYTHING)0 -
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Try rubbing some hydrocortisone on your eyeballs, I hear that will get you jacked.0
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I asked the doctor when I went in for something and he prerscribed me a steroid pack for my elbow/shoulder whatever if it was going to help me get a 200 pound bench.
He laughed kind of said no.
I was deeply disappointed.1 -
you will not get bulky from the steroid. the one you're taking is an anti-inflammatory, not an anabolic steroid.
i have bronchitis frequently and would recommend staying out of the cold (i have cold+activity induced asthma) and if you can, stick to light workouts at home until you feel well enough for your regular workout.
i wish my steroid would make me bulky LOL. i could use some muscle in my biceps and quads.0
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