I was crazy sick last week, (103.8 fever off and on for about 48hrs) and I'm trying to figure out if I should put in a half-hearted and low energy workout, or if I should just take a second week off. Maybe I'll do cardio starting tomorrow and see how it goes, but I have almost no energy. This will be my second week off, but I'm not sure if I should go that long without lifting.
Any thoughts? Lift, or just take a break until I get my energy back? I'm getting better ever day and could expect to hit it hard again on Monday.
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03-21-2012, 05:02 PM #1Registered User
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Recovering from Illness
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03-21-2012, 06:43 PM #2Eating....
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Myself, I'd be in the gym trying like hell.
I've had a cold (something) for the last week, coughing up flem and all that yumminess, as well the headache that won't stop.
Hasn't stopped me from hitting the gym.. I just head to the bathroom for my coughing/spitting fits and clean the equipment down when I am done
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03-21-2012, 07:12 PM #3Monkey Arms
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Personally, I would take the next week and rest and hit the gym full force. But - then again - I would probably go stir crazy and end up going anyway
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03-21-2012, 07:20 PM #4Bootless Errand
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^^^^Definitely not a run-of-the-mill head cold.Originally Posted by ruining
A few extra days of rest after an energy-draining illness is always a good idea. When you feel better, you'll bounce back quicker, and will easily make up any 'lost' ground.Any thoughts? Lift, or just take a break until I get my energy back? I'm getting better ever day and could expect to hit it hard again on Monday.No brain, no gain.
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Don't do this. This is perhaps the best way to spread whatever you have.Originally Posted by trev71
Myself, I'd be in the gym trying like hell.
I've had a cold (something) for the last week, coughing up flem and all that yumminess, as well the headache that won't stop.
Hasn't stopped me from hitting the gym.. I just head to the bathroom for my coughing/spitting fits and clean the equipment down when I am done
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03-30-2012, 04:47 AM #6Registered User
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I agree with this advice. Feeling a bit down is one thing but considering from what it sounds like you have been through it seems wiser to rest up first. I bet you will be back on your schedule in no time!Originally Posted by ironwill2008
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