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angelineosborne
angelineosborne Posts: 15
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is it ok to rest and not workout when I am sick! Or should I still push myself!?

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  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
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    What are the symptoms? What do you have?
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,954 Member
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    If I feel well enough to work out and it's not anything in my chest then I do. Right now I have a head cold and plan to work out this evening. However, Saturday it was just starting and I was so tired that I skipped my planned workout to rest. You kind of just have to decide for yourself how you're feeling. There is nothing wrong with letting your body rest and recover!
  • tristan17362
    tristan17362 Posts: 4
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    GRIND!
  • sean1234567891034
    sean1234567891034 Posts: 17
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    grind that-sherwin farmabar
  • sean1234567891034
    sean1234567891034 Posts: 17
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    real nice grind
  • sean1234567891034
    sean1234567891034 Posts: 17
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    make some hot soup and pilee
  • sean1234567891034
    sean1234567891034 Posts: 17
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    just remember, what goes around is all around
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    Rest. Sleep. Pamper.
  • angelineosborne
    angelineosborne Posts: 15
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    I have a fever , dizzy , headache, tired, stuffy :(
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
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    angelineosborne wrote: »
    I have a fever , dizzy , headache, tired, stuffy :(

    Stay home a rest and research workouts under having a fever.
  • dinosaurparty
    dinosaurparty Posts: 185 Member
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    Give your body time to recover. If you push yourself while you're sick, you may find that the symptoms get worse or last longer. Maybe adjust your calorie-intake to compensate for the lack of exercise if you're really worried, but make sure that you eat a lot of healthy foods and stay hydrated :)

  • jsobole
    jsobole Posts: 139 Member
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    angelineosborne wrote: »
    I have a fever , dizzy , headache, tired, stuffy :(

    Yeah those symptoms would = no workout for me! Don't need to pass out while working out!
  • angelineosborne
    angelineosborne Posts: 15
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    Thank you for the advice! I think today I am just going to do some stretching!
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
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    If I don't feel good, I don't work out. Some people really push themselves but I see no need when your body could use the rest.
  • hill8570
    hill8570 Posts: 1,466 Member
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    Generally if I'm sick I'll switch to eating at maintenance or maintenance+ and take it easy. No extra credit for suffering.
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
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    For me it depends on how I am feeling however I never take my workout to the gym. If I have a cold or stuffy nose I will just walk outside or do some yoga at home away from others. I don't want them to get sick. I don't get sick that often.

    I hope you feel better soon!
  • jglovicz
    jglovicz Posts: 44 Member
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    My feeling is that if you're sick, your energy should go towards recovery, not working out. If you want to do something, do some gentle stretching or walking. Feel better!

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