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What to do when ure ill?

mjroche21 Posts: 58 Joined: 2003/08/27	2004/10/13, 04:27 AM hey, i've currently got a really bad cough which affects me working out? would it be better for me to stop working out and wait til i'm fully better or should i stop being a baby and work out through it? i'm thinking about doing the 1st option, what u think? matt
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/10/13, 07:34 AM I agree if you feel bad take a few days off. When you workout you also lower your immune system somewhat....take a break drink lots of fluids and eat some chicken soup!. -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/10/13, 08:09 AM The 'rule' I learned about when you are sick is "Symptoms above the Neck, you can workout, Symptoms below the neck (respiratory), rest" Take time off and heal, rest, eat healthy foods to support your immune system. And, yes, chicken soup is a proven decongestant! Rest a few days longer than you think you need to, to avoid a relapse, as is common with chest colds. Hope you feel better soon! -------------- "Achieving worthwhile goals requires a consistent investment of time and effort on your part....The rewards you receive will be in direct proportion to the consistent effort you put forth." Brian Johnston, The Power of The Champions
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/10/13, 12:30 PM I find a light workout makes me feel beter. Just light machines, and dbs is what I do. A lil light sweat makes me feel beter and usually takes my mind off the cold. But fever and chest colds, I would rest. -------------- ....I'm probably in my underwear typing this......or maybe not!
DX14AG Posts: 1,055 Joined: 2004/07/22	2004/10/13, 02:30 PM I think you should stop being a baby and workout lol. I've done that and my cough seemed to get worse. But I felt better after though.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/10/13, 03:24 PM Plus if you stay home, everyone at the gym will appreciate not getting your cold!!!!
Lndscpn1 Posts: 15 Joined: 2004/05/20	2004/10/14, 01:07 PM I have been sick recently too, a touch of the flu or something related. I don't understand it...I'm not overweight, I don't smoke or drink, I exercise, I eat better than most people I know, and I take vitamins and I still get sick! What's the deal?
shredder89 Posts: 38 Joined: 2004/09/30	2004/10/15, 04:42 PM Everybody gets sick, but being healthy just helps your immune system, it doesn't prevent getting sick.
the_cupcake Posts: 348 Joined: 2004/06/16	2004/10/18, 01:10 PM we are all but human beings. fallible, weak, and prone to disease. take care and not even a 100% sterile environment would guarantee you from being sick. :) ============ Quoting from Lndscpn1: I have been sick recently too, a touch of the flu or something related. I don't understand it...I'm not overweight, I don't smoke or drink, I exercise, I eat better than most people I know, and I take vitamins and I still get sick! What's the deal? ============= -------------- The only way to defeat fear is to treat it with respect. Take it by the horns, stare deep into it's eyes, analyze it and overcome the ugly bastard. Now for the love of god...put the donut...DOWN!!! -cupcake-