After flu training

[Coozan]

Wasnt really sure where to post this, Hope this is the right forum.

Anyway I had the flu the 25th and 26th (talk about perfect timing fml). But my question is when can I start to training again? Strait up i still have the shits pretty bad. Not sure how that affects hydration. As far as diet goes those 2 days where a loss. But been back on it yesterday and today.

Thanks guys

[xelnaga]

Hard to answer. My advice is to err on the side of caution. Better to sit out a few extra days, rather than further deplete energy and risk relapse.

[HitIt]

when you feel better. have something like gatorade (salty/sugary) to rehydrate and replenish electrolytes and supplement some zinc and potassium.

[Dr Pepper]

Don't train until your feeling better 100% again. Otherwise your just digging yourself a hole and making it harder for your body to recover. Time off isn't a bad thing. Rest and recovery is always good especially if you train heavy and hard.

[Coozan]

Thanks guys. Feeling pretty good today. Think ill giver a shot tomorrow

[domeyeahaigh]

here is what I would do..

supplement

zinc
magnesium
1 extra multi

walk outside to get some fresh air, not long just enough to get fresh air
sleep / lay down a lot and just tune out no tv no computer etc

sauna

lots and lots of water

..ive been able to fend off a couple of sickness' using this regime, but i have also made some worse by exercising as the sickness was coming on, err on the side of caution is good

[thegodfather]

There is a viral strain going around right now thats causing the symptoms you've described, I had it starting De***ber 22nd, and it lasted until the 26th. Still have the shits from it...