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Should I Still Be Working Out When I\u2019m Sick?<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re\u00a0feeling under the weather<\/a>, does activity help or hinder?\u00a0Most experts agree that working out when you are sick is okay as long as you listen to your body and do not push it.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, everyone\u2019s tolerance level for colds and sniffles varies \u2014 one person feels like they can sustain a normal workout routine, while another feels too draggy to even consider it.<\/p>\n

\u201cStudies show that exercise is beneficial because it can boost your immune system before, during and after sickness,\u201d says\u00a0Nicola Finely, M.D.<\/a>, integrative medicine specialist at Canyon Ranch in Tucson.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong>\u00a0If you have a chronic health condition, such as asthma, you may want to consult your doctor first before exerting yourself.<\/p>\n

Does Working Out When You Are Sick Boost the Immune System?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\u201cExercise allows your white blood cells to circulate faster throughout the body, and white blood cells are the immune warriors that fight off infections,\u201d explains Finely.<\/p>\n

The American College of Sports Medicine backs that up, too, stating that regular and moderate exercise lowers the risk for respiratory infections and that consistent exercise can enhance health and help prevent disease.<\/p>\n

In one study in the American Journal of Medicine, women who\u00a0walked for 30 minutes every day<\/a>\u00a0for a year had only half the number of colds as those who didn\u2019t bust a move.<\/p>\n

Working out almost daily at a moderate pace can help keep your immune system strong.<\/p>\n

But overtraining and pushing yourself too hard for too long can decrease the levels of IgA. These are antibodies on the mucosal membranes, such as the respiratory tract.<\/p>\n

These antibodies are needed to battle bacteria and viruses.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0The American College of Sports Medicine<\/a>\u00a0(ACSM), moderate physical activity done every day, such as\u00a0yoga<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0jogging<\/a>, is the most effective way to keep the immune system strong.<\/p>\n

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Experts Recommend Working Out When Sick If:<\/strong><\/h3>\n