Lucky me. I woke up this morning sick. You know the headache, congestion, runny nose, feel like your head is cloudy, full of who knows what, and it might just explode. I really just wanted to sleep all day but we all know mom's just don't get that luxury. I don't workout on Sundays, I consider that my rest day. So what do I do? Take another rest day? I don't like taking more than one rest day per week as it is. I'm tired, feeling blaeh, but I DO NOT want to miss a workout. So let me give you some advice on what to do if this happens to you!
Remember these 2 things:
ABOVE THE NECK or BELOW THE NECK
If your symptoms are above the neck, as long as there is no fever present, you should be fine and may find you feel a little better.
If your symptoms are below the neck, a rest day is probably the best thing for you.
This link gives a nice, basic summary http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/AN01097
I knew this already, and I know for me, I usually feel better after and as the day goes on. It wasn't a big workout. I only did the Brazil Butt Lift Bum Bum Rapido that's only 10 minutes long. But for how I felt, my low energy level and all I had on my list to get done today it was perfect. I do still feel a little tired and cloudy and I'll be teaching PiYo tonight. My down dogs and head congestion won't be the best of friends but I love teaching. So I'm gonna man up and get 'er done.
So the next time you're feeling under the weather and are worried about how it will impact your fitness goals, remember those 2 things (above the neck, below the neck) and then make the decision you feel best about!
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