working out while being sick

[orpsinnet]

i couldnt find any definite answers on the internet or the search button here, so i figured id ask the guys here at the health n fitness forum. as u can probably guess from the title, i currently have a cold, sore/itchty throat, cough, congestion, but i think the worst is over. now its just the annoying time where it settles in my sinus's and i cough my left lung up. normally i wouldnt stress out about taking a week off, its good to let the body get a good recovery once in a while. unfortunetely the last couple weeks ive been on vacation, so my regular routine hasnt been done in a while, and i dont wanna go 3 straight weeks without doing anything. in a little over 2 weeks ill be trying out for the varsity tennis team at my university so i need to be in my best physical condition. generally i do a lot of conditioning, biking, swimming, sprinting, actually playint tennis, weight lifting, so i was wondering if a light routine would be ok or not. extending my recovery time because i pushed my body is definetely not an option, but sitting on my butt isnt exactly something i wanna do. any input would be appreciated.

-orpsinnet-

 

[HateOnMe]

Depends on how sick you are I guess.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/maia20.htm
Hope this helps.

 

[orpsinnet]

thx man, website helped a bunch. thats exactly what i was looking for

 

[King of You]

dont do it unless your training at home. your just gonna get everyone else at the gym sick and thats just some scumbag behavior.

 

[Warboss Alex]

If you feel you're physically up for it, go for it. Otherwise, rest and recover.

 

[naoi deag se deag]

I lifted while I had strep throat. Actually made me feel better. I used to go to swimming practice while sick because it made me feel better. Just make sure you wipe EVERYTHING down.