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Working out While Sick?

mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/05/26, 08:51 AM I have a head cold..granted its not all bad,but iam somewhat stuffed and have a sore throat..I managed to do one set of 8 exercises then said "to #(*$ with this" What are your opinions about working out during illness? Some say that anything above the chest then its OK to work out in moderation Others say that working out during an illness,is a no no as it comprimises the immune systems ability to work properly All I know is that missing one workout or even two isnt gonna kill me...
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2006/05/26, 09:23 AM I have the exact same symptoms right now and I skipped my leg workout last night
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2006/05/26, 10:09 AM Is getting a light workout or two while your sick gonna kill you though? I can honestly say that in the last year or so that I changed my life that unless fluids are exiting one end of my body at a rapid rate or I'm recovering from surgery, then I'll always do some time of workout. Even if it's 15 minutes of light cardio the extra oxygen isn't going to harm your recovery. Just make sure you're still eating well cause your body needs energy to recover from exercise and/or illness.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/05/26, 10:25 AM Well it is a matter of knowing your body, however, if you are sick a few things to think on. One is that you are spreading your germs to all at the gym. Two during and after a workout your bodies immune systems is lowered so it can actualy take long and or hurt you to workout while sick. I have lifted while being sick and have felt better for the most part. I will not EVER lift again while having a bad sinus infection that just about killed me. -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/05/26, 10:55 AM Sounds like the same bug I had. It really seems to be going around. I tend to just listen to my body, if I feel well enough, I'll work out, as long as I'm not compromising those around me. I actually went to the gym while I still had the sniffles and took a pack of tissues and a small bottle of sanitizer with me:) I generally feel better after a workout, but I won't workout if I really feel like crap. I did miss a few days at the height of that stupid bug. -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2006/05/27, 08:57 AM Studies have been done and show that some light cardio will help you recover faster from a cold. But if you have chest congestion and your oxygen saturation may be compromised than you may want to rest fully. I think it really depends on how sick you feel. Sniffles - work out, coughs, aches, fever, etc, rest. Chicken soup is a scientificaly proven decongestant, also. Here is my secret knock-out cold formula, try it if you dare, my family swears by it: Take a can of chicken broth(or bouillion will do), put it in a pot and heat it up while it simmers add in some minced ginger (put it through the garlic press), a clove or two of garlic, pressed, and a 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Let this simmer for a few minutes and then drink it as hot as you can stand it. It will clear out your head and heat up your core. I have found it really lessens the duration of a cold. -------------- You don\'t drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2006/05/27, 12:37 PM She speaks the truth. I like to get in there, and let my body decide how much of a workout it wants. -------------- Iron and chalk. Pain is only temporary, it is in your mind. If you can still walk, then you can still run.