training while sick

[bigslick]

whats the best advice for training with a head cold / sinus infection? I've always gone by the focus your energy on getting better, then resume training, but it's been like 2-3 weeks and Im dropping weight like a sum a bitch. Doc has me on zithromax, drinking pleanty of fluids, energy is ok. what do you guys recommend...im also off cycle right now

 

[getswoll]

I'm sure you will get a smattering of advice on this topic. Personally, the only "sick" I ever get is a sinus infection/cold about once a year. I usually continue training as normal or as best I can. Usually I might feel like crap until I start lifting, then I start feeling better. For some people the simple act of working out helps them recover, I reckon I'm one of them. As far as the meds go in relation to training, I don't know anything about what you are taking, so you need to research possible side effects and make sure you would be physically alright to train.

I reckon what I'm getting at is this. If it was me I would continue to train as best I could. If your situation worsens or refuses to get better, quit and go see your doctor again, because you might have a more serious ailment than originally diagnosed.

Pax,
GS

 

[Nate Dawg]

As long as I dont feel like total crap, I will usually always go in and lift, but cut down on the voume, you dont want to lower your immune system even more by breaking yourself down even further. Usually I feel much better after going to the gym and doing a short workout when I am sick. I think the release of endorphins from lifting helps make you feel better. But if you feel like total shit and have a high temp, just focus on getting better, lots of fluids, vitamins etc. I tried lifting once with a 102 degree temp, that didnt turn out so well and I actually felt worse after that.

 

[bigslick]

some days I feel better, some days I feel like my head is going to explode. The zithromax really dries me up so fluid consumption is sometimes challenging, even with gatorade..thanks for the help...keep it comming I still feel like shit