Should I work out if I am sick? Even just a little?

[Larva]

hey everyone. I just started working out and since this f-ing hurricane came around i think it picked up some pollen so my sinesses are killing me. I feel like crap. my head feels so heavy.
So my question is should i go to the gym risking becoming more sick or take a day off?
thanks for your feedback

 

[NOTD]

I'd take a day off, it's not really good to lift while you're sick.

 

[Arnold]

same here, take the day off.

 

[Larva]

thanks for the input I'll take the day off

 

[oaktownboy]

u don't want to run the risk of aggravating it furthur just get some rest

 

[derekisdman]

Yeah I hate being sick. I know if i'm sick enough to the point where I just feel drowsy and have a headache and stuff, I usually don't think i'll be muster up enough energy to really push myself so i'll take a day off. Sometimes I feel better when i'm done lifting though.

 

[TattooedCarrot]

I've worked out when feeling a little something coming on. It only seemed to weaken me and expidite the sicknesss making me worse off.

 

[sentricyphen]

what if your going to be sick with the flu for like 2 weeks?
wouldnt light weight be a good idea?
you dont want to lose all that hard earned muscle.

 

[oaktownboy]

u won't lose all your muscle what u should be worried about is getting over the flu/cold as fast as you possibly can That means rest.

 

[gr81]

I ususally go with the idea that if the sickness is all in your head area then you should be alright, but if you feel it anywhere else then I would rest. Of course you should always listen to what your body is telling you

 

[Dale Mabry]

A doctor once told me that if it is restricted to the lungs and head, you are fine, just like gr81 said. Personally I would take a day off, have you ever tried to squat with a congested head? I have and it was stupid as hell.