Should You Work Out While Sick?
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July 8, 2026/Diet, Food & Fitness/exercise when you’re sick. It could:
- Worsen your symptoms
- Increase your risk of injury
- Take you longer to recover
- Spread illness to others
How to decide if you should exercise when sick
Deciding whether or not you can exercise while sick depends on a couple of factors. What are your symptoms and where are they? If you’re thinking about exercising but you’re not feeling your best, give yourself a “neck check.”
