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should you cycle when you're under the weather??
sallyann 
| 13 Oct 14:13 |
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Joined: 29 Jun 2010 Posts: 38 Bike: My Profile | Hi What does everyone think, when you're not feeling great shoud you just ignore it and get out there, or rest in doors? Got a cold not sure whether to cycle or listen to my mothers old wives tales!! |
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sean8997
| 13 Oct 16:00 |
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Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Posts: 43 Bike: My Profile | Hiya Sallyann, I'm not the most experinced of cyclists by any means but I'm of the opinion that if your not feeling the best you should take a rest as if you go out feeling rough and have a poo ride it may put you off for a little while when you could of been recovering and prolong your sickness, as I say I'm not the most experienced as I've only taken up cycling really since Feb. Good luck and hope you get well soon. Sean |
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dudley
| 15 Oct 02:59 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | do you run when you're under the weather? swim? depends how bad it is - are you getting worse or already on the road to recovery? Certainly the remnants of a cold do lead to a very snotty ride! |
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| Ghedebrav | 15 Oct 05:01 |
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Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 6 Bike: | I had a cold last week and to be honest cycling to and from work just made me feel worse. Made my sore throat worse and just added to the general run-down feeling. Mind you, I'm not really one of those macho, lycra-wearing, red-light-jumping, aggressive-overtaking cyclists. Such people would no doubt laugh at my puniness. But my advice - don't punish yourself. Take a day off. |
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BusterG
| 18 Oct 05:49 |
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 Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 372 Bike: My Profile | Hi - medical advise and my wifes' is always always always never exercise when ill, recovering or think you might be comming down with something. I, on the other hand, find that if I suspect I am comming down with some dreaded lurgy the best thing to do is to go for some medium to light exercise and this works (for me) when recovering too. My theory is that the exercise increases your metabolism and increased heart rate will help your body recover faster. Dont forget the endorphine factor too. it is a personal thing what is right for the goose isnt always right for the gander. Take it easy |
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