From Sore to Serious

I'm sorry I can't help you much, but to stay on the safe side, I don't exercise when I'm sick. It makes me feel worse Sorry I can't be of much help.

I think it's up to you. My Mom always tells me she feels better after a workout when she has a cold/virus. I see it as sweating out the virus so I'm all for it (although sometimes you really don't feel like it).

If you're seriously congested in the chest or have trouble breathing, then don't exercise. Otherwise, I'd still exercise with a cold. I'd just take it a bit easier than I normally would.

I've heard of exercising to help get over a cold, but I never have.

In any event, whatever you decide to do, please do it someplace where you don't infect others (e.g. the gym).

I just recently had a cold and still went to my training sessions. The sessions actually helped a lot in clearing out some congestion and making me feel better. However, I was EXHAUSTED and crashed after my session. So it worked both ways I guess

I'm not a doctor so, take or leave my advice.

I would start with a light workout and see how you feel from there. One time I was just getting over a 5 day cold and thought I was better. I worked out way too hard and I was in bed for another 4 days after that. This is coming from someone who works out 6-7 days a week . It had to been bad...really bad, to keep me away from the gym. Don't push yourself unless you are convinced you are getting better. It can prolong it.

Yes:
Mild runny nose
Minimum coughing or clearing your throat
A little tired
Sore throat-depending on severity
Mild headache- if pills alleviate the pain

No:
Fever
Major headache
Body ache
Major coughing
A runny nose that wont stop
Sore throat - depending on severity
Chest heaviness
Diarrhea-hell no. haha
Cold sweats