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cycling with a cold

  • 19-03-2010 10:21pm
    #1
    poolboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 533 ✭✭✭


    Have bit of a head cold at the moment but dont really want to miss my saturday spin the only day i can get a decent run in. My question is is it worth it am i just setting myself up for a longer spell off the bike


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  • #2
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    just listen to your body


  • #3
    uberwolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,581 ✭✭✭uberwolf


    Speaking as someone who put himself off the bike for a season through not listening to what his body was telling him, I'm all for resting when the body is putting its hand up.

    On the other side, a head cold hasn't made it's way to the chest and so isn't as serious. (for me, it always makes its way to my chest)


  • #4
    anoble66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭anoble66


    rest up. been fighting off a cold myself for the last 2 weeks and cannot shake it off completely. Definately gets worse after excersise so think the best option is to just rest until its completely gone.


  • #5
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    A rule of thumb is if you feel any symptoms below the level of the neck then don't exercise at all.
    If it's just symptoms in your head the it's ok to exercise but no intense stuff and try to keep HR below 70% of your max.


  • #6
    sgriffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭sgriffin


    have a small cold too. went out yesterday and wednesday and felt alot better after a few hours on the bike.


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  • #7
    poolboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 533 ✭✭✭poolboy


    thanks a lot guys think ill try a spin as long as its dry i assume a soaking wouldnt help, ill keep it flat and easy


  • #8
    victorcarrera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭victorcarrera


    RobFowl wrote: »
    ... if you feel any symptoms below the level of the neck then don't exercise at all.

    +1. I got this advice last year at the start of the season, ignored it, and spent the next 4 weeks off the bike.
    If it's in your chest stay at home.


  • #9
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,393 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    RobFowl wrote: »
    A rule of thumb is if you feel any symptoms below the level of the neck then don't exercise at all.
    If it's just symptoms in your head the it's ok to exercise but no intense stuff and try to keep HR below 70% of your max.

    Looks like that's blown my excuse for staying off the turbo for a few days:)


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