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the_hall
03-03-2002, 05:47 PM
I was sick this past week, and I kept training on my regular days w/ my same routine. Is this what I should be doing, or is it actually better not to train when you are sick?

I just had a cold this time, but what if some has strep throat for instance, should they keep training?
syntekz
03-03-2002, 05:47 PM
Best not to train. It most likely will prolong(sp) your sickness.
Big J
03-03-2002, 05:51 PM
Well, I dont know bout you, but I cant train at 100% when I'm sick. I'm out of it, & I dont really feel like lifting. I barely lift on the days I'm sick. Plus, every time I train when I'm sic, I seem to stay sick longer.

The way I look at it, it's better to totally miss 2 days than to perform 4 days at 50%.

Just my opinion though - aint no tellin what the correct answer would be ;)
Neil
03-03-2002, 06:00 PM
I'm with Syntekz, I can't see it doing you any good.
chris mason
03-03-2002, 06:15 PM
Originally posted by Neil
I'm with Syntekz, I can't see it doing you any good.

Ditto. No training when sick. I have learned the hard way.
the_hall
03-03-2002, 06:22 PM
I was able to give my workouts 100%, I figured however my body may be fighting my cold, and it might not be able to repair damaged muscle after my workouts.

No training even with a runny nose, sore throat etc?
Adam
03-03-2002, 06:34 PM
If its just a little cough or something lilke that i train but anything serious i dont. I couldn't train today cause my stomach was in pain all day.
Hunt
03-03-2002, 07:26 PM
Hall:

Definitely do not train if you have strep throat! tuttut
If not for the fact that you will delay your recovery by churning out immuno-suppressive corticosteroids (like cortisol), Strep is pretty contagious and you might transmit it to your gym mates by coughing and contact with different pieces of equipment and weights.
the_hall
03-03-2002, 08:13 PM
Originally posted by Hunt
Hall:

Definitely do not train if you have strep throat! tuttut
If not for the fact that you will delay your recovery by churning out immuno-suppressive corticosteroids (like cortisol), Strep is pretty contagious and you might transmit it to your gym mates by coughing and contact with different pieces of equipment and weights.

I workout at home, so that wouldn't be a problem in my case.
Covah
03-03-2002, 09:38 PM
Don't workout, IMO the energy you used in the workout could be used to fight your sickness
syntekz
03-03-2002, 09:48 PM
Originally posted by Covah
Don't workout, IMO the energy you used in the workout could be used to fight your sickness

Exactly.
AllNatural
03-03-2002, 11:14 PM
Its ok to train as long as the illness is above the neck Ex: cold. Unless you have an infection above the neck (sinus), then rest. Cough goes below the neck, rest for that.
W8_4_Me
03-04-2002, 05:41 AM
When you are sick...

rest, drink plenty of fluids, watch crappy daytime TV, but...

DON'T LIFT!

;)