Oh, good old cold and flu season. Feeling under the weather is never fun. And on top of not feeling well because you’re sick, you may feel a little guilty because you aren’t hitting the gym either. You may be tempted to go ahead and get a workout in even when you aren’t feeling well. It turns out it’s okay sometimes (and can be beneficial)! Other times, however, it can slow your body’s ability to fight off illness. How can you tell? When you have a mild cold (with symptoms limited to above your neck; see below for when to rest) and you’re feeling up to it, light to moderate exercise (no intense workouts, please!) might actually be beneficial. Here’s why: It improves your circulation, which can give your immune system a little boost. Temporary symptom relief! That increases circulation from light to moderate exercise when you’re a little sick,...
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