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I think when one is sick it is best to recover and then exercise. Illness takes a toll on a body, and it needs time to rest to recover from the illness. A short walk or something is one thing but a workout in a gym or a long run is not the thing to do. I have a hard time with people that go to gyms with colds and flu's or any other contagious condtion. Anyone that inconsiderate of others deserves to be sick. Take a few days off and get better.
I went for a run yesterday to detox from the Nola cough that is going around here. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Now, I'm not so sure.
It depends. If it's something like the flu or strep I won't. If it's something minor like a cold and I'm up for it I will but it would be something light like walking.
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Thank you to those who avoid the gym while sick. It infuriates me when I am next to someone who is clearly sick yet they are there spreading their virus. STAY HOME and do not spread it around. Thank you.
I went for a run yesterday to detox from the Nola cough that is going around here. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Now, I'm not so sure.
the run isnt going to detox you. its just going to wear your body down at a time where your body needs all the energy it has to mend itself. i have learned my lesson that when you are sick, take a few days off.
I would simply go for a walk, just to sweat a little bit and get the blood flowing. Would not do anything that requires exertion (that means no weight lifting).
It depends. If it's something like the flu or strep I won't. If it's something minor like a cold and I'm up for it I will but it would be something light like walking.
I agree. Light walking is good to stretch out the muscles and get you out of the lethargic state that is otherwise keeping you down.
Had I started this thread before Monday's run, I'd be doing so much better right now. It really is a challenge to rest , recover, go light on the workout. Even now I am tempted to rollerblade around the kitchen, but I won't.
Great advice from all. Now, if I can just figure out how to rep everyone who replied here, that would be fabulous! You all are keeping me out of trouble.
Like most people have mentioned here--it depends. If I have a stuffy nose and congestion, I'll take some shots of either whiskey, rum or vodka and do some jogging. But if I feel really weak, light headed and have a high temperature, no way. I thought I could exercise my sickness once when I had strep throat and it actually made the strep throat THAT much worse. I thought doing up hill running and everything was a SUPER idea but god, how wrong I was.
I workout at the gym, so out of consideration for others, even if I physically could do it because it's often just a cold, I don't.
Thank you!
My vote woud be no.
2 reasons: when you exercise, you're putting stress on the body. (Talking serious exercise, not just a walk). If you're sick, your body is stressed enough fighting the sickness.
second, safety. What if you're running or lifting and pass out? Okay, maybe I'm being a crotchedy old woos but passing out is not cool.
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