Training While Sick

Depending on the severity of illness, consider checking in with your doctor or urgent care. For any emergencies, go to the ER. Now that that's out of the way, here are some general guidelines on training while sick:

• Mild Symptoms Above the Neck: 
  • Like a minor cold 
    • runny nose, 
    • slight sore throat
    • no fever 
    • no severe fatigue

• Light to moderate exercise is OK and might even make you feel better. The key is to listen to your body and avoid pushing too hard

   

• Systemic Illness or Fever: 
  • Like a flu or infection
    • fever
    • body aches/chills 
    • significant fatigue 

• working out is strongly discouraged. Exercise in these cases can strain your immune system, delay recovery, and potentially worsen the illness. Rest is prioritized here.

   

• Practical Tips: 
  • Monitor symptoms
    • fever or extreme weakness means stop; 
    • mild symptoms might allow a test workout. 
• Proper hydration, sleep, and nutrition are critical, whether you exercise or not. 
• Post-recovery, we recommends easing back into training gradually. (I missed training sessions).

To watch a more thorough break down you can check out the video here: