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Should you workout when sick’

When you are sick, moderate exercise is permissible. In fact research shows that people who exercise regularly a get sick less frequently, but there does come a time when you are too sick to workout.

  • We’ve all hear the above the neck  rule — stuffy nose, scratchy throat, headache– you are okay to workout if you feel up to it.
  • If you have a fever, congestion or feel achy stay home! It may be
    something more serious than the common cold

If you do decide to keep working make sure you stay hydrated, over the counter drugs and/or prescription drugs may leave you dehydrated and a little light headed. Be extra careful and make sure you are wiping down machines before and after using and be sure not to touch your face.  Keep your eye on your activity level, now isn’t the time to push it.

Urban myth alert — There is no evidence that you can run or sweat out a cold.

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2 thoughts on “Should you workout when sick’”

  1. Fitness exercises can improve your mental wellness. It’s imperative to understand that tension and anxiety may possibly have a negative impact on the health of your body and mind. Strain not simply results in depression, but it also causes particular ailments and weakens the immune program.

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