Should I Exercise When I Have a Cold? 8 Safety Tips

If you’ve been diligent about sticking to a regular exercise schedule, it’s frustrating when a winter cold throws you off track. You developed habits, you were starting to see results for your efforts, and then you start to sniffle.

Should you stick to your gym routine when you are sick?

Most health experts will agree that there are some symptoms that mean it is safe to work out – it might even make you feel better – and others that indicate you need to head straight home and rest.

Learn how to know when to exercise and when to rest, how to workout safely if you aren’t feeling 100%, and how to avoid infecting others.

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