Training when you're sick... Do or don't

I have recently been bed ridden with a really crazy flu that has also turned into a sinus infection..

I decided to go to the gym to try and lift weights and honestly it make me feel so much worse and made my body more inflamed

Here is 5 solid reasons to stay in bed out of the gym


1. You could spread your germs and make others sick.. I know some of you won't care but think of it this way how are you meant to train and better when everyone is getting sick around you at different times which will make it a mini ses pool of germs.. Yuck!

2. You're not letting your immune system properly recover which means you may extend the time you're sick. Your body is trying to fight an infection and you keep adding more stress. All that will happen if your body will become more inflamed like mine is in the picture, your cortisol levels will raise which will make you hold onto more fat and your energy levels will be at an all time low

3. Are you really going to build muscle when your body is trying to fight off a flu? like seriously lol

4. How hard are you really going to train when you have a throbbing head ache, sore muscles and a blocked nose.. I don't think you will be doing any record breaking lifts

5. When you're sick your major focus should be nutrition and smashing your body full of vitamins so it won't take anything out of your bones and muscles..


If you are sick then chuck your trackies on and stay in betties :)