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Well, this is just great. The craziness of the Thanksgiving holiday is over, and I have had more than my fair share of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pie.
Sadly, it appears that one of my guests has left me one additional gift—a cold.
I am so ready to workout and burn off some of the extra calories, but I am really feeling lousy. So, I decided to look into whether or not it is a good idea to workout when I am not feeling well.
As it turns out, as long as there is no fever present, most doctors seem to agree that working out when you are sick is okay—as long as you listen to your body and take it a little easier than usual if that’s the feedback you are getting.
Some experts say you can work out just as intensely when you have a cold, if you are up to it. It’s especially important to stay well hydrated, though, as your body is using up extra stores of fluids and calories to fight off the cold.
If you have a fever, then working out is a “no-no”.
You run a serious risk of heatstroke when you increase your body temperature from fever levels. A fever is an indication that there is an infection in your body, and working out can actually cause the virus to spread faster through your body.
You may find yourself much sicker much quicker!
So, I guess the good news for me is that, with no fever, I can still workout today.
I think it might make me feel better, and I know it will help keep my on my usual schedule. But, that couch is definitely calling my name…..maybe after a good workout?
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