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Wellness Wednesday: Working Out While Under The Weather: The Real Impact of Germs, Cold Season, and Your Workout Routine
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Wellness Wednesday: Working Out While Under The Weather: The Real Impact of Germs, Cold Season, and Your Workout Routine

When you’re sick, especially with a respiratory illness, your immune system is already working overtime to fight off infection. Exercise, while beneficial for a healthy body, is an additional stressor. Under normal circumstances, this stress prompts the body to adapt and grow stronger. But when you're sick, adding a workout can overwhelm the system, potentially delaying recovery or making symptoms worse.

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