Listening To Your Body

kgarcia1990_
kgarcia1990_ Posts: 28 Member
edited December 4 in Health and Weight Loss
Should I listen to my body to workout even though I feel ill or wait until I recover fully.

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  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited October 2016
    Listen to it.. there is a reason why your body signals pain and feeling unwell..

    Now if it is a cold or something fairly mild and you have no fever, use your discretion.
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  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    I would def work out with just a cold.. I am doing that now. Folks in the gym will appreciate it if you stayed home..
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  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    kgarcia1990_ wrote: »
    Like a real cold. :s

    What is a real cold vs a cold?? :)
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    If you feel really lousy curl up under a blanket, watch a movie or read a good book, and drink plenty of liquids.
    The world won't stop if you miss a few workouts, and the rest may do you good.

    Cheers, h.
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  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    if you want to work out from home or go for a run then that is fine, but please don't go to a public gym and contaminate the whole place....
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
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    kgarcia1990_ wrote: »
    I will try & tough it out

    Just don't go to the public gym.. you saying you are gonna tough it out sounds like you feel pretty lousy and might be contagious..
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  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    kgarcia1990_ wrote: »
    If you've got negative comments don't bother >:)

    not sure what is negative about asking that you not contaminate a public gym with whatever it is that you are suffering from...
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    What negative comments did you get that would deter you from asking for help or advice?

    From what I am reading there were sympathetic folks advising against the gym but encouraging you to do a little something if you felt up to it.

    Peoples reactions to illness, even the common cold are different, you have to go with the advice that is best for you.

    Cheers, h.
  • ogtmama
    ogtmama Posts: 1,403 Member
    edited October 2016
    kgarcia1990_ wrote: »
    Like a real cold. :s

    Why not do a modified/laid back workout that doesn't require spreading the cold to everyone using the equipment at the gym?

    ...And once again...I should read to the bottom before commenting.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    It would depend on my illness...
    kgarcia1990_ wrote: »
    If you've got negative comments don't bother >:)

    I so zero negative comments...
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    edited October 2016
    If you feel well enough to exercise then exercise. You might adjust your workout to something lighter though.
    I agree with not going to a gym if you are dripping fluids, coughing, contagious and just exercise at home or outside.
    Here is a workout you.might do-
    https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=dHp2JCXHWSs
  • courtneyfabulous
    courtneyfabulous Posts: 1,863 Member
    Noel_57 wrote: »
    I listened to my body this morning after last night's bean burrito - and almost went deaf. :o

    Hahahahaha best comment
  • Wetcoaster
    Wetcoaster Posts: 1,788 Member
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    kgarcia1990_ wrote: »
    If you've got negative comments don't bother >:)

    not sure what is negative about asking that you not contaminate a public gym with whatever it is that you are suffering from...

    Exactly.....if you are still in a contagious stage of a cold it is irresponsible to go to a gym where other members can catch your germs.
  • Wetcoaster
    Wetcoaster Posts: 1,788 Member
    Noel_57 wrote: »
    I listened to my body this morning after last night's bean burrito - and almost went deaf. :o
    Speaking of Burritos ... ever heard this song? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntYon0GodQE
  • Sloth2016
    Sloth2016 Posts: 838 Member
    Here's what I do:

    Symptoms above the neck (stuffy nose, etc.) and NO fever - exercise outside of the gym in case it's contagious
    Otherwise - skip the exercise, get some rest and address the cold.

    Hope you feel better!
    -s
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    Noel_57 wrote: »
    I listened to my body this morning after last night's bean burrito - and almost went deaf. :o

    So that's why the earth was shaking this morning... :noway:


    OP, I do this:
    Sloth2016 wrote: »
    Here's what I do:

    Symptoms above the neck (stuffy nose, etc.) and NO fever - exercise outside of the gym in case it's contagious
    Otherwise - skip the exercise, get some rest and address the cold.

    Hope you feel better!
    -s
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited October 2016
    kgarcia1990_ wrote: »
    If you've got negative comments don't bother >:)

    Whose being negative.. you never know what you are gonna get when you post on community forum..

    have you curled up and taken a nap yet?
  • SoUl_ReBeL2021
    SoUl_ReBeL2021 Posts: 120 Member
    I would rest no need to drag your body down, there's always another day! Hope you feel better soon!
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    RoxieDawn wrote: »
    kgarcia1990_ wrote: »
    If you've got negative comments don't bother >:)

    Whose being negative.. you never know what you are gonna get when you post on community forum..

    have you curled up and taken a nap yet?

    Ohhhh.....this is so Forrest Gump! I love it, and it's 100% true.

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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,342 Member
    I fail to see any negativity in this thread at all. Staying away from the gym if you are contagious is an entirely reasonable piece of advice.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    I fail to see any negativity in this thread at all. Staying away from the gym if you are contagious is an entirely reasonable piece of advice.

    Yes. I could potentially die if I picked up an illness since I'm immunosuppressed. Staying away is the smart thing to do if you are sick.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    @kgarcia1990_, take care of yourself!
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