Your workout Rx
If you’re feeling under the weather, exercise may be the last thing you feel like doing—and it’s true that when your body’s already under a lot of stress, making it do more work isn’t always a good idea. But in some cases, light to moderate activity may actually help you feel better, says Richard Besser, MD, chief health and medical editor at ABC News and author of
Tell Me the Truth, Doctor: Easy-to-Understand Answers to Your Most Confusing and Critical Health Questions.
First, Besser says, use the “neck rule”: If your symptoms are above the neck—sneezing, sinus pressure, stuffy nose—then breaking a sweat is generally considered safe. Listen to your body, and consider the following best (and worst) workout options.
Best: Walking, Jogging, Qi Gong, Yoga, Dance
Worst: Endurance Running, Machines at the Gym,
Lifting Weights, Team Sports, Anything Outdoors in the Cold
Best or Worst: Swimming and Biking (Moderate cardio can help clear congestion and boost energy levels—but they won’t work for everyone. )
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