Training when ill/sick?

[SaiFightsMS]

Well here comes my opinion. If you want to do the very best at your martial are, and many other activities, you need to learn how to listen to what your body is telling you. Sometimes when you are not sure what to do getting quiet and listening to what is going on inside of you can be very useful.

 

One test we had there was a sudden outburst of stomach problems and some kind of flu. One kid barfed all over the place and the flood gates came open. All the next quarter there was round after round of bugs that got passed around.

 

Make sure you think of your classmates and training partners. It is amazing how quickly thing, germy things can get passed around.

 

 

[KP]

I am not a Dr. But it just makes sense to listening to your body. Get rest to recover from the flu. Don't share it with your friends.

[gracie_jujitsu_is1]

our teacher strictly prohibits the sick and ill from participating in class...it may have something to do with the fact that noone likes to grapple with a guy who's hacking in your face and who's nose is running all over you.

 

 

[SBN Doug]

I've only worked out while sick twice. Both times I had a slight fever (NO NAUSEA), and when I came out my fever was gone. But boy did I suffer while I was there.

 

I guess you could say I did what Sai suggested. I was a little ill, but knew I could do it with a little extra determination. If I had been any worse off, I wouldn't have gone.

[kicker]

Well when i am sick it depends how bad it is if it is really bad then it is best to say at home but if it isn't it might be good to go or not.

 

 

[koreantiger81]

It's probably wise to let your body heal when you're sick. HOwever, if you train while you're sick, you'll learn to strengthen your mind..It shows heart^^

 

My master was at a General choi's seminar the other month. General choi is very sick and was literally on his death bed. Although he was not physically fit, he showed heart and came to teach the seminar. It was just inspiring to see him come in on a wheel chair with an I.V attached to him. he got up and taught all the black belts that came to see him. wow. NOw this is commitment!

[Ti-Kwon-Leap]

For the last week, I have had severe allergies. I took the last three days off because I didn't want to miss today's national open competition. I struggled through the preliminaries in the sparring competition, and when I reached the last fight, I didn't have much endurance left. Three days in bed took it's toll; final score 3-2. Should I have done at least SOME exercise??? tough call...

 

 

[Jack]

You did well Ti, considering. Just be glad you didn't have the runny nose + spinning kick combination

 

 

[MBP]

I think that when you are sick it is all relative. If you really listen closely to what your body has to say as you train through various stages of illness, then you will be able to better determine when you CAN train depending on how you feel. So the next time you feel under the proverbial axe kick, you'll know how your body will react. I agree with everyone else in saying that safety should be your first concern, for yourself and others. That doesn't mean you can't train at home or with someone else who is sick though on those days where you just gotta kick/punch/throw/choke someone!

[tessone]

All very good advice.

 

Just never work out after giving blood. I've learned the hard way that it's a really bad idea.