Workout when sick

[lewkowicz613]

Is it OK to workout/HIIT train when getting over a little something like a cold?Thanks

[Richard Schmitt]

Is it OK to workout/HIIT train when getting over a little something like a cold?Thanks

Ah it depends, but it could be alright. I would drop HIIT and just lift though.

[Nicholas Alonzo]

Is it OK to workout/HIIT train when getting over a little something like a cold?Thanks

Ah it depends, but it could be alright. I would drop HIIT and just lift though.

Exercising actually has the potential to make you heal quicker, as a rule of thumb if your sickness affects you above the neck only then workout as usual, if you have a symptom that occurs below the neck then you might have to drop something.

[Rob Haas]

I'm going to go against the grain here and say no. Training puts stress on the immune system and will most likely will slow recovery getting over a cold or illness. But, I have trained getting over a cold just not balls out and not when I'm in any kind of a contagious stage.

[Richard Schmitt]

If a stomach bug or flu or sinus infection yeah I'd suggest no training. A headache or cold or cough, should be okay.

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