Good/bad idea to work out when you're sick?

[imported_Tomato]

I caught a cold in Vegas this past weekend (going from freezing casinos to sweltering outdoor heat repeatedly will do that, apparently) and have been stuffy/sniffly all day today.

Is it a good idea to work out (as I was planning to, tonight), or would it be better for me to stay in and go to bed early?

 

[waylman]

stay in. you need to rest. and going to the gym sick is not nice to the other gym-goers.

 

[Yossarian]

if you workout it will take longer to get over your illness.

 

[crt1530]

Stay in and get some rest.

 

[Ameesh]

my trainer told me unless you broke something or are throwing up you should go work out. it maybe a little less strenous then usuall but you will still gain some benefit.

 

[imported_Tomato]

Thanks for the tips, looks like I'll be staying in tonight.

 

[Azraele]

Definately stay in.

 

[PCMarine]

*shrug* I've always thought working out when you're sick is a good thing to do...