Ques. about working out while sick

[willbe]

Ok, well just curious if working out while sick, is bad.. i've heard yes, and no.. so i come here to get an answer from trainers.. etc..

background so no one can think suppliments..etc have attributed to my sickness

since i can remeber, i've been sick every winter. started with the flu.. once it went away, it'd come back a week later. i will be sick maybe 4-5 times a winter

then it went to sinus infections....... now its on to my tonsils and sinus

my girlfriend had strep 2 weeks ago, so i think i have strep.

i've been told working out while sick is good, beucase your body is working, blood is circulating alot..etc......... but i also heard it was bad

just curious if working out will help me (if i have strep--- or any sickness in general)

thanks
~will

[auto_mail8939]

I would take it easy for a while--maybe do some light weights but nothing too strenuous. Get lots of rest and take your vitamins. You'll be able to get back on track once you're healthy again.

[willbe]

ok ya. sorry for not clarifying 100%... i dont plan to lift since there isn't much strength in my body when i get sick...

was mainly wondering about cardo... running, doing the bikes, or the olyptical... heard it was supposed to help when your sick, as well as when ur not.. thanks for the reply!

[fitnessguy]

Exercizing too hard lowers your immune system. I would either take it easy for a little while or do some light cardio. JMO

[Skeeve]

I think light to medium cardio would help.

[Sienna]

you're more prone to injury when you work out when you're sick. listen to your body, if it wants rest, give it rest. go slow, let your body heal.

[willbe]

ok thanks guys, girls!!