Working out when sick

[Saucefit]

TweetWould you guys work out when you are sick? I have a very bad cold and called in sick yesterday from work. Today I have the day off. I hate not going to the gym and want to later today, but I don't know if it's a good idea.

[BM]

TweetDon't do it bro. You'll be wasting your time in the gym and makin yourself sick for longer and/or more sickthan you are now.

[HungarianBeast]

TweetI don't work out when sick. Just a waste IMO.

[Stackt]

TweetI would if its not really bad , if it is go easy today as workingout gives u a better immune system ! If it hurts when u cough and fever like conditions dont bother just lay off and rest !

[BIGMOFO]

Tweetwaste of time

[SUGARBABY]

TweetI agree - it is a waste of time and energy....concentrate on getting well.

[mick-G]

TweetI have a real bad sinus infection. Hurts like hell to swallow. (not jokes). My head feel like its comming off. Dont go to the gym, lol, get some rest. i been drink warm liquids for the throat.

[T-Man007]

TweetIf the cold is in your head then go ahead. If the cold is from the neck down then you need to skip the gym. Most head colds aren't as bad on you as resiporty colds. However, if you have green crap coming out of your nose then you have a sinus infection and that requires you get some rest so you can heal. Trust me, when you are really sick your body is putting everything it has into fighting that cold. If you go train you will only prolong the cold.

[Saucefit]

TweetThanks for the info. I felt worse yesterday. Slept till 3 on the recliner which I never do. My sinuses are full, but snot is still clear. Flemmy throat went away (wasn't that bad). Appetite is better (yesterday had only 2 king size kit kats). I think I'll wait another day. I hate not working out! I feel like i'm missing out! Oh well, hopefully tomorrow I'll feel better. You guys helped me make my decision. Oh yeah, my right ear seams a little blocked which scares me a little.

[mick-G]

TweetSounds like sinus to me or definately a bad head cold? If you have access to Guaifenex PSE 120 it will help with congestion.

[Prion]

TweetRhino virus infection (common cold). The virus settles in the nose (rhino) and symptoms will begin their onset 1-5 after you have been infected. Post-nasal drip will contribute to the sore throat, however, it shouldnt be red. Within 1-3 days your "snot" should become thicker and maybe change colors from clear to yellow to green. The color of your snot however is never a indication for antibiotics, because as in this case it could be a virus. I would recommend the same thing your mom would. lol. Plenty of fluids, rest, zinc, and vitamin C (1000mg Its alot but its not fat soluable so toxicity isnt of concern at that low of a volume for a week or so) Its going to take probably 7 days tills its completly cleared up. Hit the gym twoards the end though to get your body temp up. Dont try to kill a fever unless its surpassing 103 degrees (F).

[angryoldman]

TweetOn top of all that, the equipment at the gym is the nastiest phuquing disease germ carrying shit on the face of the earth. Think of how many sweaty, bare ball adjusting, crotch itching, wedgie picking, farmers nose blowing hands touched the bars before you. The gym is thee worst place to go if you're sick

[Prion]

Tweetvery true

[TRAM]

TweetIF YOU GO TO THE GYM HIT THE SAUNA NOT THE WEIGHTS.