The flu is one thing, but when I have a little cold, sometimes exercising makes me feel better. Even though I may not have the energy for a full-on sweat fest, getting moving helps warm my body up and usually helps relieve my nasal congestion. What's your take on exercising when you're sick?
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if I can breathe? i try to
1I'd rather take a nap and give my body the rest it needs. But if it's a cold that lasts for like a week then I'll be working out in the latter part of that week.
2No, no, no. When I get a cold (normally a sinus infection), it usually knocks me out so not only can I not breathe, I am also way too out of it to even think about running.
3Nope. That's the only time I take a break from exercising. I want my body to save it's energy to fight off the cold.
4Sometimes- when I do I like to keep it somewhat short, so I'll do the 30 Day Shred which is 25 minutes. Love that DVD.
5I have allergies so when I get a cold, I usually can't breathe at all. Exercising isn't an option until the sinuses are a little clear.
6I tend to do less cardio. Running on the treadmill seems kind of pointless when I have to hop off every few minutes to blow my nose.
7When I start to feel better after a few days, I will start exercising again.
8I haven't had a serious cold in a long time, but I do get the occasional stuffy nose or sore throat. I still work out if I have something like that because the increased blood flow seems to help with the congestion.
9Only light exercise so as to boost the immune system but not put extra stress on the body.
10I know it's good for me and my body really needs it, but I just haven't yet found the strength to do it!
11Nope. Usually I have chest congestion that lasts for weeks when I get sick. If I can't breathe then I don't do it.
12Heck Ya I do!! No matter WHAT a work out WILL happen EVERY SINGLE DAY in my life!
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