Comments on: The Common Cold Has Little Effect on Exercise Performance and Recovery http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/ Fitness Tips To Get Lean and Toned, Not Bulky! Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:47:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Robert http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-547289 Robert Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:04:02 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-547289 I think it really comes down to knowing your own body. If exercising when your sick doesn't feel right or you don't like it, then don't do it. You don't want to force something on your body that doesn't feel comfortable, or isn't right for you. No doubt exercise can help build the immune system to keep one form getting sick, but actually helping recover faster, I'm not sure. I've worked out when I was sick and not sick. But now that I'm getting older I tend to wait to until I get better before I workout. I think it really comes down to knowing your own body. If exercising when your sick doesn't feel right or you don't like it, then don't do it. You don't want to force something on your body that doesn't feel comfortable, or isn't right for you. No doubt exercise can help build the immune system to keep one form getting sick, but actually helping recover faster, I'm not sure. I've worked out when I was sick and not sick. But now that I'm getting older I tend to wait to until I get better before I workout.

]]> By: Mesogold http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-501359 Mesogold Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:01:50 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-501359 @Sander, I have a friend like that. If he has even a sniffle he won't do anything that exerts energy! I don't think his attack plan is working, because he is always sick! I know that when I have a head cold I always feel better when I can fight through a workout. I have to be careful that I don't run myself down too much, so getting a good night's rest after a "sick" workout is essential. When I do go overboard, I'm usually stuck with a horrible chronic cough for the next 3 weeks. I don't wish it on anyone! Lastly, I cannot agree with you more about germ spreaders in fitness areas. Common courtesy people! @Sander, I have a friend like that. If he has even a sniffle he won't do anything that exerts energy! I don't think his attack plan is working, because he is always sick!

I know that when I have a head cold I always feel better when I can fight through a workout. I have to be careful that I don't run myself down too much, so getting a good night's rest after a "sick" workout is essential. When I do go overboard, I'm usually stuck with a horrible chronic cough for the next 3 weeks. I don't wish it on anyone!

Lastly, I cannot agree with you more about germ spreaders in fitness areas. Common courtesy people!

]]> By: Sander http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-463528 Sander Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:17:11 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-463528 Thanks for explanation. This question occupied my head for a long time. At shared files SE http://filecraft.com I've found some books about physical activities (anaerobic and erobic exercises) and the opinions were different. As for me, I believe that autosuggestion plays the most important role. For example, I believe that if I do physical exersices I will survive))) and it helps, but other people think that if they have a cold they should stay in bed otherwise they will got ill more seriously. I think it depends. Thanks for explanation. This question occupied my head for a long time. At shared files SE http://filecraft.com I've found some books about physical activities (anaerobic and erobic exercises) and the opinions were different. As for me, I believe that autosuggestion plays the most important role. For example, I believe that if I do physical exersices I will survive))) and it helps, but other people think that if they have a cold they should stay in bed otherwise they will got ill more seriously. I think it depends.

]]> By: Ron http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-462900 Ron Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:25:25 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-462900 I believe a body’s well being is also in the mind, and yes, I do go for a run when I had a cold. Fresh air outside is better than being indoors, and of course, I drink lots of warm water because food just don’t taste so good when you have a cold. I believe a body’s well being is also in the mind, and yes, I do go for a run when I had a cold. Fresh air outside is better than being indoors, and of course, I drink lots of warm water because food just don’t taste so good when you have a cold.

]]> By: Seane http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-431384 Seane Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:56:30 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-431384 I am of the belief that sweating your cold out is actually a positive remedy, however that would depend on if you have a sinus cold or other symptoms. Of course your level of ability will be limited and you should cease if tired as rest is equally as important. We know are own bodies and what is best when that cold hits. Equally remaining away from your local gym is courteous and should be mandatory. I am of the belief that sweating your cold out is actually a positive remedy, however that would depend on if you have a sinus cold or other symptoms. Of course your level of ability will be limited and you should cease if tired as rest is equally as important. We know are own bodies and what is best when that cold hits. Equally remaining away from your local gym is courteous and should be mandatory.

]]> By: Susan http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-322364 Susan Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:09:55 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-322364 I just got over a pretty bad cold and I couldn't workout for about a week! It always makes me feel worse because I always feel like I am losing ground. I couldn't do anything though because the cold turned into a sinus infection which just made things worse. Yavor- I would say the same thing. I don't think I get sick as much as I used to now that I have been consistently working out. Susan I just got over a pretty bad cold and I couldn't workout for about a week! It always makes me feel worse because I always feel like I am losing ground. I couldn't do anything though because the cold turned into a sinus infection which just made things worse.

Yavor- I would say the same thing. I don't think I get sick as much as I used to now that I have been consistently working out.

Susan

]]> By: Adam @ Order Carisoprodol Online http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-312280 Adam @ Order Carisoprodol Online Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:48:29 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-312280 Yeah I agree to this blog that common cold and fever has a little effect on exercise performance and recovery. Most of the athletes will be considering taking a variety of over-the-counter and prescribed elixirs and potions with the intent of easing aches, pains, sniffles, sore throats, coughs, blocked air passageways, and general 'blah' feelings. Many of the symptoms of colds and flu are self-limited. By drinking plenty of fluids, getting extra rest, and judiciously using a pain and fever reducer, you will often obtain adequate relief from your symptoms. Whenever particular symptoms are preventing you from getting a good night's rest, one of the cold/flu remedies might be helpful. Yeah I agree to this blog that common cold and fever has a little effect on exercise performance and recovery. Most of the athletes will be considering taking a variety of over-the-counter and prescribed elixirs and potions with the intent of easing aches, pains, sniffles, sore throats, coughs, blocked air passageways, and general 'blah' feelings. Many of the symptoms of colds and flu are self-limited. By drinking plenty of fluids, getting extra rest, and judiciously using a pain and fever reducer, you will often obtain adequate relief from your symptoms. Whenever particular symptoms are preventing you from getting a good night's rest, one of the cold/flu remedies might be helpful.

]]> By: Yavor http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-295039 Yavor Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:05:01 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-295039 Exercising often (like lifting 4+ times per week) seems to help me get sick less often. Before I got into fitness I would get sick super often, but this changed. Anyway, I agree, the common cold doesn't mean you shouldn't train. that being said, this summer I got super sick for like two days. I don't know what kind of flu it was, but it was bad. Like no training for me bad... Yavor Exercising often (like lifting 4+ times per week) seems to help me get sick less often. Before I got into fitness I would get sick super often, but this changed.

Anyway, I agree, the common cold doesn't mean you shouldn't train. that being said, this summer I got super sick for like two days. I don't know what kind of flu it was, but it was bad. Like no training for me bad…

Yavor

]]> By: kirstie http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-286789 kirstie Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:08:23 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-286789 "...a little rhinovirus-filled souvenir." Hilarious and disgusting. This is an interesting post and now I have to shake off the "coming down with a cold" excuse. And having a 4 year old makes it a frequent one ;) Rusty, I've been following your site for over a year and it's always upbeat, inspiring and informative. Keep up the great work! "…a little rhinovirus-filled souvenir." Hilarious and disgusting. This is an interesting post and now I have to shake off the "coming down with a cold" excuse. And having a 4 year old makes it a frequent one ;) Rusty, I've been following your site for over a year and it's always upbeat, inspiring and informative. Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Tom Parker - Free Fitness Tips http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-285929 Tom Parker - Free Fitness Tips Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:00:29 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-285929 Makes sense Rusty. After all the common cold is a virus so the recovery time should be mainly based on the strength of your immune system. Just have one question though. I have read that intense exercise can suppress your immune system. In the second study, the participants are doing 40 minutes exercise per day at 70% of their maximum heart rate - a rate which I would classify as moderate exercise. On this blog you are a big advocate of HIIT. Could this not potentially suppress your immune system and therefore increase the recovery time for a cold? I only ask because in the past when I have had colds I have carried on exercising. A light session has generally made me feel a little bit better but an intense sprint session has often left me feeling a lot more run down the next day. Could just be coincidence but would like to know your thoughts. Thanks, Tom Makes sense Rusty. After all the common cold is a virus so the recovery time should be mainly based on the strength of your immune system.

Just have one question though. I have read that intense exercise can suppress your immune system. In the second study, the participants are doing 40 minutes exercise per day at 70% of their maximum heart rate – a rate which I would classify as moderate exercise. On this blog you are a big advocate of HIIT. Could this not potentially suppress your immune system and therefore increase the recovery time for a cold?

I only ask because in the past when I have had colds I have carried on exercising. A light session has generally made me feel a little bit better but an intense sprint session has often left me feeling a lot more run down the next day. Could just be coincidence but would like to know your thoughts.

Thanks,

Tom

]]> By: Dan http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-282770 Dan Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-282770 Pretty cool stuff. Back in college at UCSC I would go get exercise on purpose when I had a cold...I always seem to get better faster. Nice to know that there was some science behind it. In my head I just thought I was sweating all the bad crap out. Dan Pretty cool stuff. Back in college at UCSC I would go get exercise on purpose when I had a cold…I always seem to get better faster. Nice to know that there was some science behind it. In my head I just thought I was sweating all the bad crap out.

Dan

]]> By: Dan http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-282650 Dan Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:59:18 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-282650 Agh, Rusty... I can't stand it when sick people come to the gym... Please, if you've got to workout when you're sick, do it outside of a gym. With everybody sharing weights, equipment, and working closely with one another, this is just common courtesy. You're going there for your health, help everyone stay healthy as well. I realize we all have to live your lives, even when sick, and our lives don't stop when we get sick. I understand sick individuals going to the grocery store or the movies, but the gym is all about health, and due to the nature of what we do at gyms, spreading germs is fairly easy. Please consider this when you decide you just have to get that one workout in. Just run outside or do some pushups to hold you over. This would be a great time to use one of Rusty's bodyweight workouts at home. I'd be the first to tell someone to kiss my *ss if they told me not to workout, but I certainly understand people not wanting to catch my cold, and I respect that. I'd find another place/method to workout while I recover. Agh, Rusty… I can't stand it when sick people come to the gym… Please, if you've got to workout when you're sick, do it outside of a gym. With everybody sharing weights, equipment, and working closely with one another, this is just common courtesy. You're going there for your health, help everyone stay healthy as well.

I realize we all have to live your lives, even when sick, and our lives don't stop when we get sick. I understand sick individuals going to the grocery store or the movies, but the gym is all about health, and due to the nature of what we do at gyms, spreading germs is fairly easy. Please consider this when you decide you just have to get that one workout in. Just run outside or do some pushups to hold you over. This would be a great time to use one of Rusty's bodyweight workouts at home.

I'd be the first to tell someone to kiss my *ss if they told me not to workout, but I certainly understand people not wanting to catch my cold, and I respect that. I'd find another place/method to workout while I recover.

]]> By: Elle http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-281109 Elle Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:17:14 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-281109 Do you think it's simply the endorphin-rush, Rusty? I run on a headcold and ALWAYS feel better. Nice to see that some science concurs. ~Elle Do you think it's simply the endorphin-rush, Rusty? I run on a headcold and ALWAYS feel better. Nice to see that some science concurs. ~Elle

]]> By: martin http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-281037 martin Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:33:18 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-281037 How do you lose fat in one area? I have just finished a 8 week holiday, my waist size has increased and I have a little fat on my stomach. I am still slim in every other area is there a way to lose fat in your abs and nowhere else. How do you lose fat in one area? I have just finished a 8 week holiday, my waist size has increased and I have a little fat on my stomach. I am still slim in every other area is there a way to lose fat in your abs and nowhere else.

]]> By: Hazard http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-280665 Hazard Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:51:41 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-280665 I had a nice dose of Swine Flu however I had just joined a new gym and was determined to get my moneys worth. I worked through it doing a fairly intensive westside style regime. Althoug I felt like crap afterwards it never really had any effect on my recovery other than prolonging the cough I had. I had a nice dose of Swine Flu however I had just joined a new gym and was determined to get my moneys worth. I worked through it doing a fairly intensive westside style regime. Althoug I felt like crap afterwards it never really had any effect on my recovery other than prolonging the cough I had.

]]> By: cyan http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-280645 cyan Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:32:36 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-280645 Hey Rusty you took away my excuse for skipping a day of exercise. Shoot!!!! Hey Rusty you took away my excuse for skipping a day of exercise. Shoot!!!!

]]> By: Daniel http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-279887 Daniel Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:19:13 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-279887 No Excuses! Ha No Excuses! Ha

]]> By: Anna @ pathtofatloss http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-279841 Anna @ pathtofatloss Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:18:47 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-279841 Hey Rusty, great post! I always worked out even though I had a cold (never had a bad chest cold) although I would usually skip the gym and just get my workout in at home. I had a fear of getting worse (who knows how much germs there are on the gym equipment and in the air) and getting other infected. The good things is, I don't remember being sick for the last year and a half or so. It must be the exercise and good nutrition - imagine that :) Enjoy your long weekend! Anna Hey Rusty, great post! I always worked out even though I had a cold (never had a bad chest cold) although I would usually skip the gym and just get my workout in at home. I had a fear of getting worse (who knows how much germs there are on the gym equipment and in the air) and getting other infected. The good things is, I don't remember being sick for the last year and a half or so. It must be the exercise and good nutrition – imagine that :)

Enjoy your long weekend!

Anna

]]> By: Nove http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-279782 Nove Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:31:57 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-279782 i still go to the gym when i get cold......... by the way, thx for ur "Vacation Body Blueprint".........it's great..... i still go to the gym when i get cold………

by the way, thx for ur "Vacation Body Blueprint"………it's great…..

]]> By: Peter http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-279758 Peter Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:41:14 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/disease-prevention/the-common-cold-has-little-effect-on-exercise-performance-and-recovery/#comment-279758 Rusty, Great post. I have always assumed that it wouldn't make a difference as well. In fact I am with "ThatDude" on this one because I always feel better after I work out with a cold. I have an un-related comment about HIIT. In your book "Vacation Body Blueprint" you outlined an HIIT workout on a treadmill. I gave it a shot for the first time and loved it but my only problem was when I got to the point when I was basically sprinting on the treadmill I was moving so fast that I worried about accidentally taking a wrong step and at that speed it would be a disaster. It's not that I was really having a problem going that fast I just was worried about face planting on the treadmill and then being launched backwords if I did mess up. Since then I tried raising the ramp on the treadmill just a few points and I have found that I get the same HGH flush while running at a more controllable speed. Just a thought! Thanks!!! Rusty,

Great post. I have always assumed that it wouldn't make a difference as well. In fact I am with "ThatDude" on this one because I always feel better after I work out with a cold.

I have an un-related comment about HIIT. In your book "Vacation Body Blueprint" you outlined an HIIT workout on a treadmill. I gave it a shot for the first time and loved it but my only problem was when I got to the point when I was basically sprinting on the treadmill I was moving so fast that I worried about accidentally taking a wrong step and at that speed it would be a disaster. It's not that I was really having a problem going that fast I just was worried about face planting on the treadmill and then being launched backwords if I did mess up. Since then I tried raising the ramp on the treadmill just a few points and I have found that I get the same HGH flush while running at a more controllable speed. Just a thought! Thanks!!!

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