Working out with a chest cold??

[groundhog]

How many of you can workout with a chest cold..I've had one for 3 weeks now and can workout one day and then gotta pull back and skip..which is frustrating to me (I'm an all or nothing gal). But somedays I can't take the accelerted heart rate from working out ( too taxing on the heart and lungs) what do you girls do?? x(

 

[arogerson]

I always work out when I have a chest cold, I draw the line at fever, aches, chills etc. However, don't expect the same energy level and if you can't breathe, probably should rest as well.

 

[Runcrazy]

If I have a cold, I don't do more then walking or stretching, but it really depends on how bad the cold is - I have run in races before when I was sick and seemed to find the energy (go figure!). If it's really bad though, NOTHING can make me workout! LOL!

Jo

 

[trevor]

Working out with a head cold is okay, with a chest cold is NOT recommended.
Take it easy, your workouts will be there after you recover.
T.

 

[clareMc]

Sounds like you are not letting your body recover. Why don't you just take the week off, pump up wioth vitamins and plenty of sleep. You should see a surge in your energy levels and it will give your body's immunity boost.

I usually do not work out when a cold is in its beginning stages, fever or no fever. I don't see the sense or point in forcing your body into a stressful situation --exercise IS a stress upon the body-- when it is telling you it needs rest.

Take the week off. You'll feel tons better. And it's no sin.

Clare

 

[Mrsscififanec]

Hi,from everything i've read it is ok to workout if the illness is from the neck up say something like a head cold or bad allergies,now from the neck down is a whole different thing though,when you continue to workout with an illness that is below the neck ,your chest cold,your taking a chance on having the virus that's already attacking your lungs being spread to say your heart for example due to the increase in circulation of your blood when you workout . I am not sure if i am explaining this right because i am not a doctor but i am sure of the principle behind what i am trying to say,i have chronic health issues and have had to ask doctors and read up alot on the subject in order to help myself to stay as heathy as i can. So please just rest your body will thank you for it !!And by the way i love your saying ,go hard or go home !!
Feel better soon,Mrsscififanec

 

[momto2bratz]

I would rest it out. Your body will thank you for it later.

Aila

 

[groundhog]

Thanks ladies.went to the doc today and found out I have broncitis sp? I'm gonna take it easy until the meds start kicking in, which i should've done in the first place..hardheaded I guess..haha:7