If you have a mild sniffle, you’re probably good to go. But working out with a flu, stomach bug, or phlegmy cough isn’t advisable.
You’re feeling a bit under the weather, but you don’t want to lose the momentum of your fitness routine. So, should you push through and hit the gym, or is it better to rest and let your body heal? Let’s break it down!
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Is it a bad idea to work out when sick?
Sleep is the best way to help your body recover quickly when you’re sick. But if you’re determined to rise and grind, you could use the “neck check” …
If you have a mild sniffle, you’re probably good to go. But working out with a flu, stomach bug, or phlegmy cough isn’t advisable.
You’re feeling a bit under the weather, but you don’t want to lose the momentum of your fitness routine. So, should you push through and hit the gym, or is it better to rest and let your body heal? Let’s break it down!
Maria Casinos/Getty images
Is it a bad idea to work out when sick?
Sleep is the best way to help your body recover quickly when you’re sick. But if you’re determined to rise and grind, you could use the “neck check” …
