Working out while sick

ragenhay1
ragenhay1 Posts: 158 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
What do you do when you come down with a cold? Do you still hit the gym or take it easy until it passes?

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  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    I have never skipped a day due to being sick. I found that it helped me feel better in fact.
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    I'm sick and contagious I stay home. But then, it's against my gym rules to show up sick. Nobody's need to train comes above anyone else's need to stay healthy.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    If I had strep throat or a fever I'll stay home. A little cold? Of course I'm in.
  • hill8570
    hill8570 Posts: 1,466 Member
    With a mild cold, I can usually do some mild cardio (generally bike riding). I've never been able to lift worth a crap even with a light cold.
  • vessiangel
    vessiangel Posts: 17 Member
    You will recover faster if you stay away from the gym. Your immune system needs to fight the virus/cold, not to repear muscles.
  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    I came down with a little cold today & still lifted but feel worse now so will prob wait until Mon to work out again. Listen to your body :smile:
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    vessiangel wrote: »
    You will recover faster if you stay away from the gym. Your immune system needs to fight the virus/cold, not to repear muscles.

    Huh, I did not know that your immune system repairs your muscles too. That's awesome.
  • antennachick
    antennachick Posts: 464 Member
    Rest is needed when you are sick...and I am sure people like me dont apreciate people that are contagious comming to the gym. Please stay home if thats the case! You can do a workout at home if you really want to.
  • EdB9992015
    EdB9992015 Posts: 18 Member
    I use a ‘neck down rule’ if it’s just a sniffle/head cold/sore throat I’ll usually still hit the gym, although may not push as hard as usual. Any chesty cough, fever etc. I’ll give it a skip, common sense really :)
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,487 Member
    If you can workout, you are not too sick.

    You know when your body just can't or does not want to workout and is screaming rest..
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    Rest...take more vitamins and herbs.
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    If I'm just congested, I workout because a little cardio helps me breathe.

    If it's something more, I rest.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,232 Member
    I still do work out mostly but sometimes i take it easier than other days
  • gaelicstorm26
    gaelicstorm26 Posts: 589 Member
    It depends. If I have a mild cold I won't go to the gym out of courtesy for others but I will do some walking around my neighborhood. Getting some activity in usually helps me to feel better, and the cool air during the fall and winter helps my breathing.

    If I have a pretty significant cold or anything beyond a cold I stay home and don't go for walks either. These are times where I'm better off resting and just adjusting my calories accordingly.

  • mikedenali
    mikedenali Posts: 181 Member
    I usually stay home, have 4-5 stiff drinks, a neo citron night cap and hit again the next day
  • beemerphile1
    beemerphile1 Posts: 1,710 Member
    Please don't go to the gym and spread your germs on all the equipment. Do some exercises at home, go for a walk or run, or simply vegetate.
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