Exercising when sick

ginny1214
ginny1214 Posts: 338
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
so I was sick last week, sore throat and fever.
Started feeling better, Saturday no sore throat felt great, so I did Zumba Sunday morning and started feeling sick again. Now I had a fever again last night and sore throat this morning ugh! I feel fine mow, just sore/raw throat.

How many of you workout still if you had a sore throat??

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  • bdurls
    bdurls Posts: 128 Member
    I'm sick right now. Sore throat, stuffed up, all that jazz. I want to workout but I know I won't be able to put my all into it. Also, my body needs the rest,. So I'm taking a few days off. I am going to go for a walk later on just to get out of the house but just a stroll. Feel better soon!
  • ginny1214
    ginny1214 Posts: 338
    Thanks you too! I had just taken so much time off last week I hate it :(
  • kmcrey87
    kmcrey87 Posts: 422 Member
    I always workout when sick unless I am running a high fever. I think it helps me get over it faster.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    so I was sick last week, sore throat and fever.
    Started feeling better, Saturday no sore throat felt great, so I did Zumba Sunday morning and started feeling sick again. Now I had a fever again last night and sore throat this morning ugh! I feel fine mow, just sore/raw throat.

    How many of you workout still if you had a sore throat??
    Working out lowers your immune system temporarily. Don't work out while you're sick, you'll take longer to get better.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    If I feel sick at all I don't work out. I'm a stay at home mom so I don't have the ability to get much rest when I'm sick. I don't get to sleep in, no one takes care of me. So if I don't feel well I hold off on exercise because I know my body doesn't need any extra stress when its fighting an illness.

    I spent two weeks miserably sick last winter because my husband was sick at the same time and I never want to be in that position again!
  • NKF92879
    NKF92879 Posts: 601 Member
    I listen to my body. If I feel too sick, I lay-off a bit. Sometimes I just go lighter on my workouts,and sometimes I skip it all-together. A general rule of thumb: neck & up, it's OK to workout while below the neck, don't workout. BUT, the most important thing is to listen to your body and do what makes YOU comfortable, not what others tell you to do.
  • glenr79
    glenr79 Posts: 283 Member
    It is ok to exercise at a moderate intensity if you are sick above the throat, such as sneezing, runny nose, and minor sore throat... but if you have a sever sore throat, fever, chest congestion, hacking cough, or upset stomach do not work out! But key word, Moderate intensity, don't go all out...

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    so I was sick last week, sore throat and fever.
    Started feeling better, Saturday no sore throat felt great, so I did Zumba Sunday morning and started feeling sick again. Now I had a fever again last night and sore throat this morning ugh! I feel fine mow, just sore/raw throat.

    How many of you workout still if you had a sore throat??
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  • HollyTsiaussis
    HollyTsiaussis Posts: 415 Member
    Do not work out when you are sick. You need to relax your body and take care of yourself. Eat well, drink clear fluids, and enjoy your time off from working out.
  • RNewton4269
    RNewton4269 Posts: 663 Member
    I don't work out when I am sick. I wait until I am well. Let my body rest and get well.
  • kiwipearls
    kiwipearls Posts: 43
    I physically can't work out when sick. It runs me ragged and makes my sickness last longer.

    I also find I can't workout at that time of the month. Get massive migraines. But I did find out I was slightly anemic last cycle as I have a platelet bleeding problem...so I get drained.

    I say it is best to get over any illness first. Just make sure you heat healthily.
  • iElliie
    iElliie Posts: 23 Member
    Let your body recover first. You won't be able to put your all into your workout when your sick. BUT KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
  • lannlynn
    lannlynn Posts: 72 Member
    I had Strep Throat a few weeks ago and did not work out for a whole week. I did go to the dr and get meds for it. But if I am really sick then I do not work out. Your body is already in enough stress trying to fight off the sickness.
  • Loggerwife
    Loggerwife Posts: 18
    I have read and had my Dr confirm that exercise while sick has been proven to help you get over it more quickly. That said if it was intestinal for me I would pass on exercise, anything else and I "just do it" :wink:
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    The general rule is you're ok to keep going if the symptoms are above the neck (common cold type stuff) but if it's below the neck (chest congestion, upset stomach), you should rest. Also, don't exercise if you've got a fever, fatigue or feel achy (like flu).

    I have to agree with this... If you're running a fever, your body is already putting out a lot of effort just fighting off whatever you've caught (strep maybe?). If you absolutely can't rest, just do something very low effort like a short walk. If you start to feel fatigued or short of breath, stop immediately.

    On a side note - try gargling with salty water, it can help clear up those sore throat symptoms really quickly.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    If you feel like you miss working out & want to do something .... find a nice stretching/stress reducing yoga video.
  • rodneyderrick
    rodneyderrick Posts: 483 Member
    Your weight-loss comes from your reduced calorie diet, hopefully. so, when you're sick, take a break from exercise.
  • martina123321
    martina123321 Posts: 115
    I have got all that too. I cant bare to exercise with a sore throat because all I want to do is drink. I think it best to exercise when your on top form and better.

    Rest is needed when ill, you will recover quicker xxx
  • Creiche
    Creiche Posts: 264 Member
    I'll only work out when sick if I'm feeling OK (as opposed to like a train just hit me) and the symptoms are above the neck (stuffy nose, head congestion). I would highly recommend NOT working out if you have a fever...that means your body is exerting itself trying to fight something off, so you don't want to weaken it any more. Drink lots of fluids and rest as much as you can until you start feeling stronger, then try a less intense workout and see how you feel.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    The other thing is that if you go to a gym you should stay home if you're sick so you don't spread your germs around to other people!
  • livnlite
    livnlite Posts: 520
    Yes, when using public facilities .. Do not! Period.

    Don't risk spreading illness to anyone else. Please stay home even if you have the sniffles. THAT is when you are the most contagious.
  • UrbanRunner81
    UrbanRunner81 Posts: 1,207 Member
    I have got all that too. I cant bare to exercise with a sore throat because all I want to do is drink. I think it best to exercise when your on top form and better.

    Rest is needed when ill, you will recover quicker xxx

    ^^^^ agreed!
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