Caught a cold...should I be doing any workout?

[trance_addict]

I know that its dangerous to workout (e.g. weightlifting, benching etc) when you have a flu, but what about colds?

Today is my upper body day, and I woke up with a bit of a cold, should I skip my workout today, or should i be okay?

 

[Teflon_Mcgee]

You'll be fine.
As long as the cold remains in the head (IOW, you're not having lung/respitory problems) you can work out to your hearts content.

Just be considerate of spreading your germs to others in the gym. WHASH YOUR HANDS and don't touch the bars after you've touched your mouth/nose/eyes.

But don't take my word for it. I'm not a doctor.

 

[trance_addict]

yea, i do have a bit of chest congestion, but i quit smoking a week ago, so i've been coughing up sh!t anyways.

I'll just do light workout, i dont feel as energized if i dont do at least a bit

 

[Skilla_Staz]

Your recovery time won't be 100% but unless its a serious illness, it won't affect you drastically. Make sure you up your nutrient intake (esp. fluids) for the duration of your cold to help with the double battle your body will have (muscle recovery and the fight on the cold)

 

[spesmilitis]

depends. I usually workout when I have a cold, but only if the cold doesn't affect my mind. Like, sometimes I feel dizzy when i have a cold, thats when i don't workout. But if i only have a sorethrought, stuffy nose, then i'll workout. Working out actually helps.