Jump to content

Do you train when sick??!


Recommended Posts

I've heard the general rule is, if it is above the neck and you feel up to training, go for it, anything below the neck means take time off. I'll train with a minor head cold on occasion, but usually I scale back the weight and do more reps vs. going heavy, as I usually find that I don't feel "all there" when I'm a bit under the weather and it's hard to focus on going heavy.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...

When I get sick, it's usually a sinus infection--yay allergy-induced asthma. In fact, since I'm in that "high risk" category, I don't dare do ANY cardio when I'm sick. As is, in the winter I have to preemptively take my inhaler as cold, dry air aggravates my condition.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Well I am doing mostly running started some weight training just lately. But I tend not to train when seriously sick. When sick you need your immune system to work at it's best. So I don't overload and bother my body with workout recovery while sick.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've heard the general rule is, if it is above the neck and you feel up to training, go for it, anything below the neck means take time off. I'll train with a minor head cold on occasion, but usually I scale back the weight and do more reps vs. going heavy, as I usually find that I don't feel "all there" when I'm a bit under the weather and it's hard to focus on going heavy.

 

^this

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...