Firstly, check first whether the illness is too severe or not. If it’s really bad then you’d definitely need to rest. If it’s a mild cold or flu then maybe stretching is ok. Meditative yoga and/or walking up the stairs are great too.
I am of the opinion that when you’re sick, you’re sick. It’s pointless doing anything that msy impinge on your recovery. Apps fail to recognise this which is frustrating as your momentum is disrupted. But it’s just an app and getting healthy is far more important. If you do want to do anything can I suggest walking in a warm pool.
When I am just a little sick I go for a walk or do some light excersize and listen to what my body tells me. When really sick I cannot do much. Maybe I could replace it by visualization?
If it’s very minor, I’ll still probably work out. I typically get a two-day hard hit, and during that time I will rest. No workout
A sickness can be hard to work through. I make my exercise session focused on stretches and yoga moves. Using essential oils like eucalyptus can help you feel a little pampered when you’re sick. If your head is congested, focus on arm and shoulder movements. Walking always works, unless you’re feeling dizzy with a head cold or flu.
Yoga with Adriene has a sick flow that is just enough movement and just the right movements if I’ve been like cold/sinus/virus sick. If I’m just stuffy, a good run outside is the best to clear things up.
You shouldn’t exercise while sick. Your body is going through stress already and needs energy to recover. By exercising anyway, you will just extend the length of your recovery. Personally I use a watch that tracks my heart rate 24/7. This gives me a baseline for when I’m healthy. As soon as I see my usual average heart right climb by 10 to 15 beats per minute, I know something is wrong. And when it’s back to normal, I know I’m completely recovered. I use a Polar Vantage M for all my health tracking, including sleep.
Keeping your body moving but not necessarily going all out. I like to sweat my sick out but some yoga and a stretch never hurt anyone.
Depends on how sick you are. You can keep it short, less intense or cancel it completely. But most of the time a short or light exercise helps getting back on feet.
I first take a lot of rest, sleep while I am sick but when I wake up I walk as much as I can. I don’t take exertion on me while I am sick ..
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