Thread: Training while sick...

Fall/winter is just around the corner and with that comes the flu season....

When I have a cold/head cold I continue to train. I'm mindful about wiping benches down for the next guy and not spreading germs around. Lifting takes me away from feeling like shit and leaves me with a high. You can bet if I'm able to work, I'm sure as hell able to lift

With the flu on the other hand I'm staying home, for my own benefit and others.

what's everyone else's take on this predicament?

I'm with you

i take airbourne its a all natural product that contains vitamins etc.. it along with sweating helps get the cold out of my system fast

Originally Posted by bionic redneck

i take airbourne its a all natural product that contains vitamins etc.. it along with sweating helps get the cold out of my system fast

I know a few people that use airbourne and like it.
I'll load up on Vit C, and Alka-Seltzer for a preworkout lol...always clears me up for a few hours.

I hit the gym too. I spoke to my Dr. about it once and he said since I was already in good shape that its a good idea to keep working out. The increased blood flow will actually help.

I agree on the flu though. When its something like that I take a few days and rest.

Ive got a wicked annoying cold right now, and Im heading to the gym. If nothing else the training and sauna afterwards can wear me out enough to sleep. Last night sucked.

With a cold I'm bold, with the flu I'm thru!

Originally Posted by beanlicker

With a cold I'm bold, with the flu I'm thru!

I like it!

I've always been able to work through a cold and like BigBoss said, I just try to sweat it out.

I don't catch the flu often, but when it hits, I throw the flag and just try to heal up by resting.