Working out when sick

[TammyC]

Hi everyone, just curious what you all do about working out when you are sick. I'm suffering with a really sore throat and bad cough. I'm afraid if I get into to much cardio that I will start coughing like crazy. So I was just wondering what you all do to stay with your rutines wehn you are sick? I hate to miss a workout but if my body cant do it I dont have a choice.

Thanks!

[bttrthnb4]

Hi everyone, just curious what you all do about working out when you are sick. I'm suffering with a really sore throat and bad cough. I'm afraid if I get into to much cardio that I will start coughing like crazy. So I was just wondering what you all do to stay with your rutines wehn you are sick? I hate to miss a workout but if my body cant do it I dont have a choice.

Thanks!

When I have a bad cough I make sure I have plenty of water and a few cough drops or some gum and I don't really push myself as hard as I usually do. But if you feel really bad I think it'd be better if you rest your body, it'll take you longer to recover without enough rest, especially when we're sick. Hope you feel better soon!!

[bm712404]

I don't work out if I have a fever, feel nauseous or have something that may be contagious. If it's something like a cold than I usually just do light cardio because I find it clears the sinuses. If I really feel that sick I take a day off. When I go back to the gym I don't begin as if I'm 100% but rather start at a slower pace giving myself time to recuperate.

[TammyC]

Thanks for the tips. I slept most of the day and decided to do a light work out, i walked a little on the treadmill and did some light lifting. I feel better that I did something. Thanks again!!

[moskalski]

I read somewhere that you may exercise if all your symptoms are above the neck, and you shouldn't if you have any below the neck (cough, fever, etc.).

[michellejenkins]

Some one on bb.com (I read so much!!) said don't get into the all or nothing mentality. Somethins is better than nothing but you know your body better than anyone. For me (IMO only) I'd rather take 1 day off and have a nice walk and be super well, then do 4 half assed workouts at the gym.

[Lckymii]

^ agreed

[bttrthnb4]

Another thing that I remember being told a while back: if you'll breathe in through your nose only it'll help keep your throat from drying out so quickly. Might help with the coughing

[foxrider1]

working out makes fevers worse for me..

[CCCP77]

If you workout regularly, some rest may actually help. So you can use that time to get better and rest your body. I just skipped 4 days because of the flue, and on Mondays workout I felt better, no joint pain and I was able to lift more.

just rest for few days, plus I imagibe when you are sick you wont eats must too due to lack of appetite.

[Emoore]

Stay away from the gym if you're coughing and sneezing a lot. Nobody wants that on the treadmill next to them.