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Exercise with a Cold? By: Jonathan Bille  |
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 As the summer starts to fade and the fall starts to make an appearance, there is one thing that is certain, it won’t be long before cold and flu season is back upon us. Perhaps the biggest question when it comes to exercise in the cold season is should you continue your exercise routine if you have a cold?
Unfortunately, there isn’t much research in this area, yet there is some agreement in this area among experts. It seems the rule of thumb is: if your cold is limited to your head and you have no fever, then it is probably safe to continue with your exercise routine. With that said, it is probably best to reduce the intensity of your workout as to not aggravate your cold.
When your cold is a full body cold and or if you have a fever, it is best to postpone your workout until symptoms have passed and you feel as though your cold is almost or is completely gone.
Here are some suggestions to consider if you’re wondering if you’re too sick to exercise:
Do you have a fever? If so don’t work out till the fever passes.
Is the cold in your chest? If so wait until the cold breaks before you start to exercise again.
Do you feel too sick to exercise? If so, don’t. Wait until you feel like exercise is an option.
Your symptoms include: runny nose & sore throat. It’s probably ok to do a light to moderate workout.
Your symptoms include: congestion and muscle and joint pain? If so, it’s probably best to rest for a few days until all pain is gone and the congestion has cleared.
The cold is bad yet, but it feels like its spreading. If your cold symptoms are noticeably getting worse, it’s probably best to rest until you start to feel like you’re getting better rather than feeling like your cold is getting worse.
Deciding whether or not to exercise with a cold is ultimately a decision you will have to make for yourself, when in doubt, error on the side of caution. When all is said and done, it’s better to rest for a few days than to take the chance that you will actually make yourself sicker.
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