There is no evidence that physical activity speeds recovery, Elena Zamora, MD, a family physician at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, wrote in a letter to Verywell. Additionally, exercising when you have a cold can further tax your immune system and cause breathing problems. Especially if you have asthma or other underlying conditions. Some viruses and colds can worsen asthma, and exercise does not help relieve wheezing.
However, exercise may reduce your risk of developing diseases in the future. Doctor Inderpal Randhawa says regular exercise strengthens the immune system. True, overtraining is also bad. Because it weakens the immune system.
If you are fit and exercise regularly, you can continue to do so when you are sick. But choose lower intensity exercises. If you are not very active, are overweight or obese, or have a cold, it is better to rest. Otherwise you’ll only make things worse.
Symptoms also play a role. If you have a runny or congested nose, yoga or walking may be appropriate. However, if you have a fever, feel tired, have body aches, or are coughing, avoid exercise altogether.
News materials cannot be equated with a doctor’s prescription. Consult an expert before making a decision.
Source: Ferra
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