gym whilst ill

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jjinit

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got a really bad head cold at the mo, but have got into a nice gym rythm ie 3 times a week and the toned tummy et al is back, due to go tomorrow morning, but is it a good idea?? have heard that it's not??
 
Should be ok if the colds only in your head.

If you develop a cough and/or it goes to your chest - REST!

I was in the same situation a few weeks ago. I didn't feel great and continued training, then one day i had to stop half way through.
 
Drew said:
I was in the same situation a few weeks ago. I didn't feel great and continued training, then one day i had to stop half way through.
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Did the first press up had to stop before the final one? :lol:
 
I've got a cold and a chesty cough so I've stopped going to the gym... quite annoyed because I just started going and was getting into a rhythm and starting to see a difference.

oh well, will start again when I get back from holidays, but since I'm a smoker I'm not even sure if my cough will have gone by then....!
 
Drew said:
Should be ok if the colds only in your head.

If you develop a cough and/or it goes to your chest - REST!

I was in the same situation a few weeks ago. I didn't feel great and continued training, then one day i had to stop half way through.
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cheers mate, that makes sense ;)
 
Leave out the exercise until you feel better. Exercising temporarily depresses the immune system, which gives the virus a better chance of taking hold. Couple of days off isn't going to give you a belly. ;)
 
JJinit, i think you've jinxed me.

I feel like i'm coming down with a cold. Suddenly feel all sniffly, headache, tired!

I'm sure i pick up my colds IN the gym - all that sweat and dodgy air con.

:x
 
I only have to look at a gym and I get ill :roll:

I sign up, go once, get ill and then end up paying them for about six months before I get round to admitting that I'm not going to go and cancel the membership :lol:
 
Drew said:
JJinit, i think you've jinxed me.

I feel like i'm coming down with a cold. Suddenly feel all sniffly, headache, tired!

I'm sure i pick up my colds IN the gym - all that sweat and dodgy air con.

:x
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soz our kid :( ;)
 
jjinit said:
got a really bad head cold at the mo, but have got into a nice gym rythm ie 3 times a week and the toned tummy et al is back, due to go tomorrow morning, but is it a good idea?? have heard that it's not??
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Your body is having such a workout trying to fight off the cold that you shouldn't lose any results you've gained. If your gym has a sauna, try to use that as well. Cold germs can't survive in high temperatures so it will help you clear up faster. I remember last winter feeling a cold coming on but then disappearing after I went in the sauna. Remember to bundle up when you go out, though. You'll feel invincible at first but you will get sick if you don't wear something warm!

Dr. Paris400 :D
 
Paris400 said:
jjinit said:
got a really bad head cold at the mo, but have got into a nice gym rythm ie 3 times a week and the toned tummy et al is back, due to go tomorrow morning, but is it a good idea?? have heard that it's not??
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Your body is having such a workout trying to fight off the cold that you shouldn't lose any results you've gained. If your gym has a sauna, try to use that as well. Cold germs can't survive in high temperatures so it will help you clear up faster. I remember last winter feeling a cold coming on but then disappearing after I went in the sauna. Remember to bundle up when you go out, though. You'll feel invincible at first but you will get sick if you don't wear something warm!

Dr. Paris400 :D
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cheers

wonder if they'll let me take the cross trainer into the sauna?? ;)
 
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