Working Out While Sick With Cold

[im83931]

I have a dumb question. I went to the dr today because I have a bad cold that has turned into respiratory infection. He gave mean antibiotic and I said thanks, I am dying to get better so I can go back to the gym. He responded by telling me it was a myth that I couldn't train and as long as it wasn't at 100% intensity then I could keep going. So here is my question. Does anyone else train when they are sick? I've always assumed that my body needed rest and I would get better faster if I just took the week off.
Its killing me to miss a week while I am 4 weeks into my cycle.

[l2elapse]

Tough call since you are on cycle..working out does put extra stress on your immune system

[im83931]

yeah, I just hate wasting a whole week.

[ghettoboyd]

i was just sick with a cold last week and i trained as usual and was surprised with how good it made me feel, infact i had some great workouts...maybee cus i wasnt expecting to is why but needless to say it was a very productive week...i say try it and see how it goes for you...

[dec11]

i once worked with a PT who was a top national distance runner, his philosophy was to check his BP and if it wasnt too far out, he'd go ahead and train.

imo, if its a light cold go ahead but dont hit the weights as hard as you normally would. on a heavy dose and your is, i'd wait it out and eat plenty of fresh fruit

[im83931]

I think I may wait it out a couple of days until the antibiotics kick in. My fever just went back up. Thanks for the feedback guys.