Do it at home, where you won't be spreading germs and sharing your sickness with other weight lifters, and give yourself a break by using lighter dumbbells than usual.
Increase your reps, not the weight, if you need more of a challenge, says Hulse. Like walking and jogging, other forms of moderate cardio can help clear congestion and boost energy levels, says Hulse—but they won't work for everyone.
Swimming, for example, can feel quite refreshing, and may help open up airways. For people who suffer from allergies, it can also help by washing away pollen and dust. But some people may find it difficult to breathe while congested, or may be irritated by chlorinated waters. Biking can also be a nice, moderate exercise, but may dry out nasal passages and increase symptoms like sore throat and runny nose.
Just like using the treadmill or weight machines at the gym, playing sports that involve physical contact can encourage the spread of illness. Cold and flu viruses spread through droplets, like tears and saliva—but also through hand-to-hand contact, he adds.
Working out in freezing temps may be detrimental to some people battling cold symptoms, but not for the reason you may think. Contrary to popular belief, cold weather in itself will not lower immunity or cause you to get sick—not even if you go outside without a coat or you sweat so much your hair gets wet. What can happen, however, is that cold, dry air can restrict or irritate airways—triggering a runny nose, coughing, or asthma-like symptoms, says Hulse.
If you find that you are sensitive to these conditions, winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, or snowshoeing might be even more difficult when you have a cold. Sometimes, what people think of as recurring cold symptoms—sneezing, headaches, nasal congestion—are actually allergies in disguise.
Allergies to pollen and ragweed can make outdoor exercise difficult in the spring and fall, he adds, while allergies to dust, mold or harsh cleaners can be triggered by workouts at the gym or in other enclosed spaces. If you can pinpoint the cause of your symptoms, an antihistamine or other treatment can likely help you get back to your normal life—and your normal workout routine. To get our top stories delivered to your inbox, sign up for the Healthy Living newsletter.
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While a little light stretching may not do any harm, the biggest favor you can do for your bod when you're feeling under the weather is to give it plenty of rest. You could also exercise outside, but if you suffer from allergies on top of having a cold, working out outside during allergy season will be pretty miserable, she adds. If you want to do an indoor workout somewhere other than home, think twice if you have certain symptoms.
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