If you’re starting to come down with something, here’s advice on when to push through and when to take a break.
“This ‘activation’ directs immune cells to migrate to the site of infection, to recruit and produce other cells and proteins to help fight the infection, and to prevent reinfection with the same bug in the future.” In other words, your body is using energy by supporting your immune system to fight off the cold.
However many runners find that running with a head cold actually makes them feel better—at least temporarily. Though it’s not an exact science, running can help with some cold symptoms because exercise releases adrenaline also called epinephrine, which is a natural decongestant. “Running may decrease some of the congestion in the nose and sinuses, and you will still feel that natural endorphin high when you’re finished,” Carter says. This is why a run can clear out nasal passages.
On the other hand, if you’re feeling weak, faint, or short of breath, these factors contradict the need to exercise or run. “Not being able to sustain sufficient liquid intake to keep yourself adequately hydrated or to replace the energy used during an exercise session are also reasons to skip a workout,” Carter says.
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