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NEPTUNE1939
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2/5/12 11:23 A
no, the body needs rest to recover


BLOOMING52
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2/5/12 11:17 A
Generally no


BORNFREE1704
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2/5/12 9:11 A
no wont even go out when sick


SCORPIOCANDY
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2/2/12 1:28 P
Generally I will workout when I am sick, just depends on how bad I feel and what is bothering.

Like today and yesterday, I have not worked out because I had oral surgery and am on pain meds...so I won't workout because I don't want to add insult to injury (stepping wrong, etc and cause serious injury to myself).

Edited by: SCORPIOCANDY at: 2/2/2012 (13:28)


BRITTANYC3
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2/2/12 1:24 P
it depends on how sick. Generally no but if I'm only a little sick then I will still exercise


STUFFNEARTABOR
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2/2/12 1:19 P
rarely


LOVES2RUN08
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2/2/12 1:18 P
My trainer says, its good to sweat it out, unless you have a fever or are terribly sick. (bed ridden sick) Therefore, Im nursing a cold so Id better get my butt to the gym today!


CAROLJ94941
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2/2/12 1:13 P
if I'm not real sick, yes


BREAKTHROUGHYR
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2/2/12 1:05 P
Sometimes I try to push my way through it b/c I don't wanna fall off track but when my body pushes back and says NO WAY I listen to it...


CAPPYKIM
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2/2/12 11:01 A
Depends on how I feel. I started the year off with a case of shingles and decided to rest instead of working out.


KBENTLEY2646
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2/2/12 10:33 A
It depends on how I feel. Right now I have a head cold that is throwing my balance off, so I am walking instead of running.


LISMORENUS
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2/2/12 10:29 A
yes but I try to do it outside because my Dad says fresh air can cure anything. emoticon



SWEETSUGAR7
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2/1/12 5:32 P
I try to walk and it feels good to keep your body moving so your not stiff


SIMPLYGLAMOROUS
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2/1/12 5:31 P
As a service to others, I stay out of the gym when I'm not feeling well. Also, I figure if you're coming down with something your immune system is already challenged and you don't need the possibility more germs invading your body, making you sicker.

Otherwise I go with the "neck test". If my symptoms are all neck and above (little stuffy, sore throat, anything but fever) I stick to the plan the best I can. Below the neck (stomach aches, sore/stiff muscles with other symptoms) I take a rest until I feel better.


GIANT-STEPS
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2/1/12 5:26 P
Depends on how I feel. I never exercise if I have a fever though.


CHARLIEBROWN57
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2/1/12 4:13 P
yes


XIUXIE
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2/1/12 3:59 P
No.


OBIESMOM2
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2/1/12 3:37 P
it depends on how sick. If it's just a cold, sure. But I try to stay away from the gym so I don't get anybody else sick.

if I'm running a fever, I take it easy.


KENMAC116
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2/1/12 2:27 P
Sometimes


KRMFREEONE
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2/1/12 2:24 P
I had a really bad sinus infection earlier this month, and when i felt that i was just well enough for some exercise, I ended up with a new sore throat and an added fever, so my idea is to be 100 % before I go to see my trainer again!


LANSELMI
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2/1/12 12:23 P
depending on how sick I feel. Don't want to make it worse, but if I can do it without risk I do


CAMEOSUN
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2/1/12 12:22 P
Minimally


TRINITYROYAL
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2/1/12 12:18 P
Unless I'm so sick that I can't get out of bed, then yes. Even when I'm that sick, I try to do a few stretches or some gentle pilates movements.

Working out makes me feel so much better when I have a cold or other respiratory problem. It opens up the airways so I can sort-of breathe, instead of not being able to breathe at all.


ARTWEST1
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2/1/12 12:16 P
I stick with my normal routine as long as possible.

I have to be very sick to get away from it.


CANTRAYS7
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2/1/12 12:04 P
not usually.


KAILIIA
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2/1/12 12:03 P
I don't really and if I do I dial the intensity way down.


HYDEEKIN
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2/1/12 10:01 A
For a mild cold I don't change it much. Last week though my throat was so sore it hurt to breathe deeply so I just did some strength training that didn't make me breathe hard. Then this weekend the whole family got a stomach bug. Needless to say, when you are puking you don't work out!


GARDENPEACH
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2/1/12 9:41 A
I feel like I'm coming down with a little cold, but I'm not totally under the weather just yet. Would you stick to your normal workout routine, take it down a notch, or not work out at all?


 
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