Are you fighting a cold or the flu and wondering if a workout will help or hinder your health? A general rule of thumb is the “above/below the neck” theory. If you are fighting a head cold that has not affected your lungs, you should be safe to try a light workout. Start out easy, pay attention to how you body feels and stop if your body tells you to. If, on the other hand, you are dealing with the flu, a high temperature, nausea and/or difficulty breathing, rest. Heating up your body can worsen symptoms and prolong recovery. Give yourself adequate rest, fluids and nutrients so that you can return to your workouts without too much time off.

Source: Academy of Sports Medicine

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