Should I work out when I am sick?
That answer is: it depends…
If you are running a fever – I would say no… If you are on heavy medication – I would say no… If you are feeling like your head is under water – I would say no.
Running a fever? You probably do not have the energy to get off the couch or the bed so working out should not be a priority. ALSO – don’t you DARE go to your public GYM and get all of those other people who are working on becoming stronger sick with your sickness! If you are running a fever you are most likely contagious… so just don’t… if you MUST work out – do us all a favor and do a body workout at home!
Heavily medicated? You probably are loopy and not thinking clearly… which can be a problem when lifting or using equipment… remember if you are working out at a gym that you sign a liability waiver to use the gym lol… they are not responsible for you slinging weights around and hitting yourself in the head with a kettle-bell because you are all over the place…
Feel like you are under water? Sinus pressure is a demon! It also can make you feel off balance. You must have a strong base before lifting. If you do not have a strong sense of balance – lifting weights should be off limits for you…
If you think you have to work out when you are not feeling well, you don’t. Our bodies have a funny way of shutting down when we need rest. So rest when you need rest and come back to being strong when the illness has passed.
When it has passed – ease back into your workouts slowly… do not injure yourself by thinking you need to “make up” for lost time…