Here are my opinions on the subject (for what it's worth)
We may think that if we just continue our workouts, we can push through it and boost our immune system in the process. Unfortunately, this may make us even more sick. If you're feeling ill, exercise in moderation or not at all (depending on how sick you are).
If you just have a cold or don't feel 100% like yourself, workout anyway, in moderation of course. Usually you will feel better after the workout, and will be glad that you went ahead and pushed through it.
However, if you have a fever, extreme fatigue, trouble breathing, etc; don't workout, go see a doctor.
YOU are the only one who can say if your body feels up to a workout. If it does, great, go for it! If not,rest (or go see the doc) and drink plenty of fluids to flush out your system. Then as soon as you feel normal again, ease yourself back into your workouts.
This is a life-long process. If you miss a day because you are sick, that's OK. Just remember that tomorrow (when you feel better), you have to get your body moving again. Fitness isn't something we only do until we finally reach our "goal"...it is something that we commit to for the rest of our lives. To keep our bodies and minds, strong and healthy.
1 comment:
Great post! Our bodies tire down when we're sick simply because they need every ounce of energy in them for healing, not for workouts. You're exactly right; listen to your body. It's smarter than we think!
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