When you are sick do you still workout?

Question

I have a cold. My throat is sore and I am achy. I decided to skip the gym today.

sage2021 · Accepted Answer

@exitseven
Thank you for including me and asking me a question. I thought you forgot about me 😔.

Ok on with your question, I don't work out anymore. I have turned into a couch potato 🛋️🥔.

But since I am a Mom and you aren't feeling well 🤧😩🤒🤕😷🤫 you did the best thing by resting your body so it can heal. Keep your eye on your throat especially. Sore throats can be an indicator of something like strep throat, Lemierr's Syndrome (which you don't want to get, but it does happen).

Plus the fact that you will be spreading your germs to other people at the gym. That's not fair to them right?
Ok, get well, rest, chicken soup 🥣🧃🍬🍵

petitedollbabee · Accepted Answer

Definitely not. The body needs time and rest to recover! Pushing yourself to work out while sick only delays your recovery, and has the potential to make permanent damage. Plus if you’re going to a gym, you’re spreading bugs to other people for no reason, just stay home and rest.

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

I definitely don't. You need to rest, take medicine, and eat lots of soup, crackers, and drink lemon water to be healthy again. If you don't, your body will remind you itself that it must rest and such. Which could lead you to collapsing depending on how sick you really are.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

I ditched the wheelchair I used the first week post surgery, I am walking on crutches a lot, going up and downstairs just to practice, do some ankle and leg exercises necessary for me and

waiting to go to the doctor to find out what else I can do and when I can start the physical therapy, I HATE to be less active than before.

So, yes, I am trying to stay as active as possible. My housekeeper has nothing to do, she just cooks, as I am pretty active and independent myself.

Tren58 · Answer

Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t. There have been studies that show it can help to get you through the illness more quickly if you get your heart rate up for a bit. But, you also don’t want to deplete your body of the energy it needs to fight whatever bug you have. I’d say to know your limits.

Katebfun · Answer

Not usually, even if it's a minor cold the sickness drains my energy. I have a hot epson salt bath, drink lots of hot tea. Basically burnout the cold. I rest and take it easy. Your body is smart and when you get sick that's a warning sign to slow down and take a rest.

robhazelnut · Answer

Usually yes, though at home doing bodyweight exercises, gentle Wim Hof Method breathing and plyometrics. The idea is minimal strain for getting the blood moving and oxygenated.

TrueConfection · Answer

Sore throat and achy sounds feverish. I hope you feel better X7❤ I don't go to the gym anymore, but if I had those symptoms I would skip the workout and rest my body.

RingOfFire · Answer

I've worked out for almost my entire life. Not a good idea to do it if you have an infection, not even a cold. It inhibits your immune system and slows your recovery. Rest up, take a break and come back even stronger. It's also good to take a break now and them and take a week off to let your body heal if you lift. Lifting tears down muscles and when they build back they become stronger. A good rest once in a while improves your overall health and you'll get more from your workouts. But never workout when you are sick.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

To be real with you bruah... lifting will speed that shit up and get it over with.

For instance... my wife and I both got COVID-19 shots. I hit the weights and was drinking beers like 2 hours afterwards. Her... bro... she might as well have got the COVID-19 with how sick she got. Should of just lifted wights like me and be done with that shit.

MiddleAgedClimbee · Answer

For me, it depends on the severity of the illness or my condition. The first time I got Covid, I was knocked out for two days and couldn't keep food down, definitely did not exercise. Often times I'm able to work through allergies or a slight cold. Getting out into the sunshine and fresh air generally helps. I won't work out indoors if I'm not feeling well. The intensity of the work out is always low if I'm sick.

Levin · Answer

That would be stupid. If you're working out your goal should be able to beat or match your last performance. Not barely limp through before death!

Forceinhand · Answer

If I have a cold, yes, but only because I'm stubborn and because my mood suffers without workouts, you never should though.

Nifrayu · Answer

No. I can't stand how weak I feel when I'm sick. Attempting to work out while sick just makes me hyper aware of that feeling.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

You should still do light exercises. But don't overexert yourself. Take it easy.

KonkeyDong · Answer

I don't. I try to give my body what it needs.

If I'm sick, I let my body do its magic by resting.

The fever kicks in to kill the bacteria with temperature. I rest to give my body all the energy it's got.

MissStrawberry912 · Answer

I’d just wanna be in bed forever and be taken care of Lol

BCRanger10 · Answer

I might go for a short run, or do a lighter workout at the gym when it's less crowded.

NathanDavis · Answer

if it is just a cold, yes... I just get to work and go on with my days

AaronKrieger · Answer

For the most part I will, as the only times I will not is if I have a very bad headache or if I am nauseous. If it is just a cold, then no, since I have worked out various times before having stayed up 30+ hours and that was fine.

ShadezMcgee · Answer

Depends on what it is. If it is a headache or light cold, I still go since taking medicine suppresses it long enough to help me get through it. Otherwise if I am having attic and basement issues, I ain't doing shit.

Sonorous · Answer

Oh no. I prefer to rest as much as I can that way my body has enough resources to fight the sickness.

Bad_milk · Answer

Depends how sick I am, something light and not intrusive,” yea I’ll workout l. But if my head is throbbing or I’m affected by the illness, I’ll just rest

Filthy_Immigrant · Answer

yeah, that usually is the best remedy for a cold or any common sickness. unless you are dying sick, that's something else

normalice · Answer

When sick I usually skip lifting and just jog or walk until I sweat for 20 minutes.

The-Stud · Answer

Yes of course.. your body needs rest.. so I kind of make it a rest day which in turn kind of tempts me to make it a cheat day but naah

jahaims · Answer

No, it can lower your immune system and keep you sick longer. Your body needs all of its resources to fight whatever sickness is going on.

deus_ex_sisyphus · Answer

There is only one answer to this: yes. anything else is wrong

Amiapowerlessman · Answer

It depends how sick but I feel it’s ok to sweat it out

Anonymous · Answer

No it's supposed to make you even more sick as you are wasting energy and making your body work harder no?

Anonymous · Answer

Hell no. My boyfriend does tho. I have to ask him to get some rest 🤦‍♀️

Jazzy54 · Answer

No. I let my body rest and recuperate.

msc545 · Answer

No, just stay home.

hsshannah96 · Answer

No I lie in my bed hahahaha

lightbulb27 · Answer

No. Rest is only cure

Phoenix98 · Answer

Nope I focus on getting better.

collie22 · Answer

I go to bed

ThrillSeeker01 · Answer

Not even when I'm healthy.

LavLavLuv · Answer

Nope☝️

BLP11520 · Answer

No, I rest my body.

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

DEPENDS ON HOW SICK

justabuddy · Answer

I usually focus more on getting well.

Anonymous · Answer

No, it won't help to workout if your sick.

Anonymous · Answer

No..

GuyKyle79AD · Answer

Not me.

TiaNour · Answer

Nopeeeee

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