Is it ok to exercise with a cold?

We all know that the last thing you want to do when you're sick is exercise, right? But did you know that it is actually OK to get some exercise in while your under-the-weather, however, the best thing for your body is REST when your sick. Here is some advice from the experts from sparkpeople.com about exercising when you're not feeling so great!

Is it okay to exercise when you have a cold?

Great question! When you are sick, you need to pay careful attention to what your body is telling you. If the cold is primarily in your head, it's okay to exercise, just at a lower intensity (provided you feel okay and have enough energy). Once you are feeling 100% again, then you can slowly increase your activity back to your pre-illness level. If you're feeling sluggish or the workout isn't going well, don't push it. When you push too much, the sickness can end up hanging around longer. If your cold is below the neck (in your chest), try to refrain from activity until it clears up. The best thing you can do for your body when it's trying to fight a bug is to give it rest. Written by Jen Mueller, Certified Personal Trainer

Winter can be a tough time to get your exercise in, but make sure you're feeling up to it because we want you to stay active and healthy!