Terrible Cough, but Want to Work Out

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My point was not about going to a public gym but just whetherbI can workmout. But I guess since I am expected to be at work despite the cough and I take public transit to work I am a jerk.

Dude, we're not responsible for your work expectations. I think it's generally a jerk thing to congregate with others when you're sick - be it work, the gym, wherever.

But this should be common sense to most people. We're not your doctor, and we don't know what's possible for your very specific circumstances. You know your body better than the rest of us, so you can decide whether it's ok to workout on your own at home or outdoors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My point was not about going to a public gym but just whetherbI can workmout. But I guess since I am expected to be at work despite the cough and I take public transit to work I am a jerk.

You're a jerk if you make the choice to go somewhere crowded when you have other options available. What's so hard to understand?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I've followed the neck rule for working out and illness for over 25 years and it hasn't steered me wrong. If symptoms are above the neck, it's fine to work out. So, no go on a chest cough.

And definitely don't go to the gym when you're that sick. Please.

Thank you. Not so hard to provide compassionate advice.

You're welcome. I seem to be one of the few who got the intent of your question, i.e., when is it safe to work out--this is a tough crowd. I hope you get back to working out soon, OP, I know tough it is to sit out for that long when you're used to your daily workouts. Hang in there.