Getting back in the gym after being sick...

LDiS · 10-08-2008, 06:33 AM

Hey all -

I couldn't really find the answer to my question but I was wondering how you handle being sick and getting back into the gym after. I was probably due for a good week of rest anyway but I have not lifted since last Friday night, I felt funny on Friday night but managed to get a in a great/heavy work out. I was then sick for the whole weekend and even took a day off work on Monday.

So no activity at all - Saturday-Wed. (so far) Today is the first day when my body did not wake up completely aching and I felt rested upon waking but not 100% - I was thinking going to the gym and warming up my body for a good lifting day tomorrow, or would it be better to wait? I don't want to hinder getting better and then not be able to go the gym for another week.. yikes.

Thanks in advance!

Lauren

jess_muscles · 10-08-2008, 07:41 AM

If you're feeling ok now, i reckon its ok to hit the gym but don't overdo it. just get yourself there, maybe play around with some light weights and get a bit of cardio in. Don't go hard until you're feeling 100% fine.
No point risking getting sick again.
but yeh id say get in there tomorrow if u feel ok...just so u don't jump on the lazy train.

IronFigure · 10-08-2008, 10:20 AM

Get your sweats out and go hit the bike at the gym for a good 30-45 mins. Take a good magazine or book and pedal away. Tomorrow when you're feeling better, start easy and don't expect to get right back to normal...ease back into lifting but still push yourself! Make sure you're drinking enough water too!!!

Get well soon!

LDiS · 10-08-2008, 09:19 PM

thanks so much guys!

I ended up going and doing a little more cardio to sweat out and not going to my max. weights and just easing back in. Feeling good

ToraAdams · 10-09-2008, 10:05 AM

I worked out Sunday felt crappy and weird but still went then was laid out feeling sorry for my self since then.

I can't wait to get back!!!!

I'm going to do lite cardio and go home. My usual push up and pull up thing and then get ready for health again!!

4 days and I'm feeling smooshy It is really true what you don't use you lose!