Working out while sick...

[neosamurai1979]

Do you guys work out/train while you're sick? Is this advisable? I've been feeling like shit the past day or so and it's been killing me not to work out....

Your thoughts?

 

[tiny_pup]

Well, if you have a fever and some kind of infection it can be quite harmful as well as potentially deadly to exercise too hard.
Then you'd probably be better off taking a couple of days off.

If you're just slightly nauseous or such you probably can exercise, but go easy on yourself.

 

[trooper77]

Training through head colds is fine--in fact I often feel better after I've run while having congestion--it seems to loosen everything up. Training through fevers is always discouraged.

 

[muerteverde]

The general rule is if you don't have a fever and nothing is sick bellow the head, you can train. If it isbellow your head, take time off or you will make it worse. I am sick right now and am resting as much as I can. I felt really bad yesetrday and don't want to delay my recovery by doing anything stupid.

 

[Duncon76]

I would not. Your body has enough to do. But i would do something light to sweat alot and drink tons of fluids.

 

[Pale1]

I work out thru my sickness, except I do not lift heavy I do reps or Cardio. It acvtually makes me feel better.

 

[Lusst]

The general rule is if you don't have a fever and nothing is sick bellow the head, you can train. If it isbellow your head, take time off or you will make it worse. I am sick right now and am resting as much as I can. I felt really bad yesetrday and don't want to delay my recovery by doing anything stupid.

Ditto.

 

[Suqa_MaDeek]

I've noticed from experience that I would develop bronchitis if I train while being sick. It's to have a nasty cough that lasts for weeks because I didn't take the proper precaution and rested until I was fully ready.

 

[Big Fight Fan]

From my personal experience if I was ok to hit the weights or run even with a cold I'd do it. Problem is I always would pay for it for the days to come. I say give yourself a day. My immune system is pretty crappy though, I get sick from lack of sleep. At one point in time I didn't get a bad cold or the flu for about 18 months just because I got in the habit of getting 8 hours a day.

 

[infamy]

i've for the most part always worked out when sick... i dont think its horrible, but its not great for you.

 

[Nihilistic]

i got bronchitis right now, my cardio has gone to shit but i still lift.

 

[Heng]

Do LIGHT work when sick. This will help spur you back to health if done properly. Go through the motions of your training, but without over-exerting yourself. Speed walk, or lightly run. Don't do anything that will put your body further in a state of deficiency.

 

[Hazenali]

Personally if I have a cold/flu (not to serious) I like to jump on the treadmill and sweat it out, come home shower and go to bed. Works every time. Drink tons of OJ and liquids also helps.

 

[MikeMartial]

The general rule is if you don't have a fever and nothing is sick below the head, you can train. If it is below your head, take time off or you will make it worse. I am sick right now and am resting as much as I can. I felt really bad yesetrday and don't want to delay my recovery by doing anything stupid.

x2 :icon_chee

 

[Senshi]

i have had a cold for the past ocuple of days actually and i've been running. its a little bit harder since i cant breathe througout my nose. i say continue unless its something you need rest for like the flu