Is doing influence exercises bad? Experts explain when to avoid the gym

The answer depends on the type and intensity of the symptoms. If it only makes a cold with nose that cola, cough and light discomfort, usually there is no problem with light or moderate exercises as long as you feel eliminated. In the case of the influence, which usually causes fever and body pain, the safest is to respect the rest so that the body recovers and avoids complications.

A practical way to evaluate is to follow the recommendation of American College of Sports Medicineyears United States: If the symptoms are alone “Above” From the neck (clogged nose, sore throat), moderate exercises are released. However, if there is also chest pain, intense cough, fever, body pain, the recommendation is to suspend training and rest.

The orthopedist and sports doctor Thiago Vianamember of the company Brazilian Exercise and Sports Medicine (SBMEE) and from Brazilian society of orthopedics and traumatology (SBOT)agree with this recommendation. “In some cases, light and moderate activities, such as a 20 -minute walk or a yoga class, can bring relief to symptoms by improving blood circulation. Moving releases neurotransmitters such as serotonin, which increase the feeling of well -being.”Viana says.

Take care

However, those who decide to practice even with mild symptoms should be very careful with hydration and look for airy places, avoiding excessive heat. “It is important to pay attention to drugs that can alter heart rate or heat control, such as decongestants”, warns the sports doctor.

It is also worth remembering that photos of the flu are asking for particular attention with hygiene. Therefore, the recommendation is to wash your hands before and after training, clean the devices used with alcohol or humid towels. In addition, it is necessary to maintain the distance from other people, avoid very closed positions. If coughing, it is important to wear the mask.

And pay attention to the evolution of symptoms: if you think they are worsening during training, they immediately interrupt the effort and, if necessary, seek medical assistance.

Respect your limits

Although it is not contraindicated to physical exercise in some cases of health, it is essential to respect your body. Therefore, avoid asking for too much of him for fear of losing the evolution in training. “Hitting to exercise even not feeling good, fearing to neglect the earnings obtained so far with training, is not indicated, because underlining the body with the practice of physical activity can interrupt the recovery”, Notify the infectologist Moacyr Silva Juniorfrom Einstein Hospital Israelita.

The symptoms of transport and respiratory infections usually last a week. This is the ideal period for the body to focus on the fight against disease. Ignoring this recommendation can be dangerous because the cardiovascular system, which is already working to face the infection, should strive further to support the exercise. This increases the risk of hyperthermia unloading, post-viral fatigue syndrome and even viral myocarditis, inflammation of the cardiac muscle caused by the infection.

The flu viruses can reach the lower respiratory tract, among other bronchi and lung structures. “When it comes to returning to physical activities, it is recommended to become lighter in the first days”, He recommends Einstein’s infectious.

*Text of Thais Szëgofrom the Einstein Agency