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17 Jul 2006
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Training with a common cold
I;ve just started to get on top of my weight training and have ended up with the flippin iritating dreaded common cold! Should i continue training, or could this lead to more complications like 'Flu'?
FitnessDoc
Hi AJ
If you are 100 percent sure it is just a common cold, then it is OK to continue training at a much lower intensity than before. You will probably find that you feel a little poorly when you train anyway, making it more difficult for you to keep the level up - that is OK, you kind of just have to accept that you wont be super strong or your normal self for a while.
Having said that, I also suggest that you consider taking a day or two off. Its not vital and many people get away with a few days of easier training, but maybe your system needs a break and the cold is your body telling you this. in this case, a day or two off, while frustrating, will not be catqstrophic for your overall fitness goals and programme, and it will help you get back to normal sooner perhaps.
Good luck
If you are 100 percent sure it is just a common cold, then it is OK to continue training at a much lower intensity than before. You will probably find that you feel a little poorly when you train anyway, making it more difficult for you to keep the level up - that is OK, you kind of just have to accept that you wont be super strong or your normal self for a while.
Having said that, I also suggest that you consider taking a day or two off. Its not vital and many people get away with a few days of easier training, but maybe your system needs a break and the cold is your body telling you this. in this case, a day or two off, while frustrating, will not be catqstrophic for your overall fitness goals and programme, and it will help you get back to normal sooner perhaps.
Good luck
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