Sickness and Workouts
It’s that time of the year, when colds and flu start to hit. Have they got a hold of you yet? Here are some tips to help you get through that miserable cold or flu and still stay fit!
Rest is VERY important when it comes to getting over a cold or flu.
If you have NO energy to workout, DON’T! It won’t set you back in your fitness progress. Sometimes when we get sick, it is our bodies way of telling us we NEED to slow down. So take that REST and let your body recover. By doing this, your recovery time should be much shorter and then you can get back to those fat burning workouts!
Reasons to NOT workout:
1. If you have a fever
2. If you are sick to your stomach
3. If you are contagious
If you just have a minor cold, it is okay to do your workouts. Just take longer rest periods and breaks if you need them. Don’t workout as intense as you would normally. This is what I had to do. I took longer breaks when I felt short on breath when doing my strength training workouts. I also did less intense interval workouts.
Tips if you do decide to workout:
1. Make sure to eat before working out. Your body will need the extra energy provided by nutrition.
2. Drink plenty of water! Before, during and after your workout!
3. Stop if you feel light headed or faint. This is your body telling you to STOP!
4. Take some extra time to cool down. Do some light stretching to help you cool down.
LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! It is the best way to decide if you should be working out or not! Take care of yourself and get better sooner so that you can start back into your regular fitness routine!
You have until this friday, the 29th to sign up for Fit Yummy Mummy Transformation Challenge! I can honestly tell you that it has really been a HUGE motivator for me! Not only are the women there AMAING and so supportive, but the workouts are intense and quick! Who doesn’t have 90 minutes to devote to fitness each week? With my busy life, it fits in just PERFECT!
So check out CLUB FYM and sign up for the FYM CHALLENGE!
You can pick up your copy of the FIT YUMMMY MUMMY LIFESTYLE by clicking HERE!
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