I spent the
weekend having a cold. It is getting to
be that time of year. I didn’t work out
while I was sick, but I knew I was getting better when Cricket wanted to walk
and I wanted to go, too. Here are some
thoughts to use when deciding when and how to work out after being sick:
• Go easy. Do not make the first workout back just as
hard as whatever you were doing before you got sick. Recovery takes energy.
• Hydrate even
more. We all need more fluids when we
are dying of colds.
• Stop when you
are tired. The Workout Police are not
counting your reps. They do not care if
you were aiming for 45 minutes on the treadmill and you stopped at 20. They do not hand out tickets to people who
complete only one set of bench presses before hitting the showers.
• Focus on what
makes you feel good. For most people,
this means light cardio, just enough to boost mood and improve sleep.
• If you work out
in a gym, be careful about hygiene. Wipe
down the equipment. Don’t forget your
tissues. No one wants your germs.
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