I am sick with a cold.. is swimming a good thing?

LordJezo

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I normally swim several times a week.. 50 - 60 laps. Is doing this while having a cold (stuffy head, stuffy nose, tired a lot) a good or bad thing?
 

Alienwho

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Just don't dive or your head will kill.

I once went scuba diving with a minor head cold. Some of the worst pain I ever felt, I thought my head was going to explode.
 

azazyel

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Yes, go swim. If it is just a cold the work out will help raise your temperature which is good. Make sure you bring a water bottle and take a lot of small breaks. After you finish make sure you get a good meal and then pass out.