Training while sick

[activi64]

I am not feeling 100% itchy throat a bit achy do you think I should take the day off from training or go and see how it is? I have already taken two days off this week and just want to be sure I dont get more sick from the gym potentially.

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Up your vitamins and fluids.

 

[RoySimpson]

Maybe take a lighter workout or go sit in the sauna and sweat out the bad stuff remember to drink alot of water.

 

[stevesmi]

the onset of a viral infection is crucial

going to the gym will put a ton of pressure on your immune system because the gym exposes you to a lot of bacteria.

workout a bit at home man.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

Try some fasting too when you feel a cold coming on. It will allow your body to focus on fighting off whatever is coming on. As for training, I always prefer to take a few days off but it really depends on how you fee. Also, as Steve mentioned, there are tons of germs at the gym.

 

[muskate]

My general rule is that if it's just a head cold - I still train. I just go 80% though and don't train to failure. I get the blood flowing and get a good pump.

If you feel terrible, take the day off. If you are super sick you aren't going to be building any muscle from the workout and all working out is going to do is hamper your body's recovery ability