Exercising with the flu is possible, thanks to these tips
Flu? With these expert-recommended tips, you can continue training without changing your lifestyle.
Colds, runny noses, and flu often hampered sports and daily activities. A weakened state of mind makes us feel more tired and limits our ability to exercise. But it's okay; it's probably just a temporary problem.
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We're all susceptible to catching a virus that temporarily weakens our pulmonary system. For example, the typical flu that leaves us feeling exhausted, even during good weather. However, there are ways to cope with it as comfortably as possible without having to put our workouts on hold. Yes, yes. With these tips, you won't have to change your lifestyle, and you can continue with your exercise routine.
Tips to keep the flu from slowing down your workouts
The Italian pharmaceutical company Zambon offers five recommendations to help you stay active while exercising with the flu. First of all, it's essential to detect the symptoms as early as possible. If you feel like you're drowning, short of breath, have more mucus than usual, have a sore throat, have little strength left, and on top of that, you're experiencing muscle pain, chances are you've caught the flu. Once you've identified the problem, make nutrition your greatest ally. Experts recommend eating a diet rich in antioxidants and drinking plenty of fluids, not just water. In winter, broth is ideal, but in summer, it's better to opt for fruit juice, gazpacho, salmorejo, etc.
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As for your training routine, it's important to change your pace. You should rest if you have a fever, if you're in terrible condition, or if breathing becomes a really difficult task due to mucus. But even if you're in bed, there are always exercises you can do. For example, contract and relax your leg muscles, and tense your abdomen to strengthen it… Once you're strong enough to stand up, you can gradually return to your workouts: first walk, then alternate walking and running, increasing the time and intensity depending on your condition.
One of the biggest problems with the flu is also mucus. To alleviate this, experts recommend the active ingredient in Fluimucil: a molecule called N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), which thins mucus and helps clear the airways (ask your pharmacist first). Finally, if symptoms persist, visit your doctor. The flu can be complicated by ear infections, sinusitis, dehydration, or pneumonia, so if you think recovery is taking too long, don't visit your doctor.
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