Sometimes we can get a cold and think that maybe we shouldn’t train because it will make us feel worse, not better.
Research now shows that you can exercise with a cold without having adverse side effects.
“If you have a cold but no fever, exercising is fine. New research shows you can put as much effort into a workout when you have a cold as when you are healthy. At Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, 45 students were infected with the rhinovirus that causes most colds. After developing cold symptoms, such as a runny nose, sore throat and/or cough, they ran on a treadmill for up to 15 minutes, as did 10 healthy students. Researchers found the lung capacity of the infected students was the same as that of the students who were not ill. In fact, the sick students reported that exercising didn't feel any more strenuous than usual.”
So don’t let a cold get in the way of achieving your goals this month!!
BY NADINE
Thanks for this PJ. Toughest day for me so far. Tired, feeling deprived around food, had serious remedial work on my calf (very painful) - all added up to me not wanting to train. Then - I logged on here - and read your post! :-)
ReplyDeleteSo - I trained, got over myself, and feel much better. Funny how it all works out huh?
PJ (Client)
Havent been getting much sleep this week. My old body cant manage on 6hrs a night. I wonder when it will catch up with me. Probably Monday morning. Wait and see.
ReplyDeleteGlad the post inspired you to come in yesterday PJ, though I'm afraid I can't take the credit for the post because it was actually written by Nadine!
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling good. I'm sleeping better and I'm getting "used to" the changes to my diet and no alcohol.
May the 13th at 4.30pm! Time for MetCon... Didn't feel for it, but I quick changed my way of thinking and concerd it! I guess what? I felt great for not letting myself down! YEAH!!!! : ) Kat
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