To workout or not to workout – what to do when you’re sick?
I've had a few people ask me "what do I do if I'm sick? Should I be working out? Or should I be resting?" The answer itself isn't as simple as "yes" or "no". Why is that? Let me explain. When your body is sick it is under stress. Plain and simple. A virus, bacteria, an infection... pathogens invade your body which, in turn, registers an immune response. Your immune system requires energy in order to fight these pathogens via the development of immune cells. Why does this matter? Well, when you go to the gym or do a hard