{"id":116316,"date":"2014-05-09T13:27:26","date_gmt":"2014-05-09T17:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=116316"},"modified":"2014-05-09T13:27:26","modified_gmt":"2014-05-09T17:27:26","slug":"health-talk-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/columns\/health-talk\/health-talk-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"HEALTH TALK: When not to exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Dr.
Dr. Victor Emanuel MD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Exercise carries great benefits for the body, but it\u2019s not always a good idea. Some aches and pains can make working out a definite no-no. Knowing when to work out or when to wait can be troublesome.<\/p>\n

You need to listen to your body and cues it gives you and decide if exercise is right at that time. Should you just do it, or call in sick to the gym? Here are some pointers.<\/p>\n

YOU\u2019VE GOT A FEVER<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay home and rest. A fever says your immune system is battling an infection, and doesn\u2019t need the stress from exercise on top of that. If you exercise anyway, be alert for overheating and dehydration, since body fluids are lost when you have a fever. You probably won\u2019t get a great workout, since a fever increases your resting heart rate, leading to a less effective workout.<\/p>\n

YOU\u2019VE GOT A COLD<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cold can make you miserable, but doesn\u2019t rule out exercise of moderate intensity. If you go to the gym when you have a cold, use hand sanitizer and wipe off any surfaces you touch to avoid contaminating your gym buddies. The bottom line: It\u2019s understandable if you choose to take it easy, but exercising with a cold doesn\u2019t make you sicker.<\/p>\n

YOU\u2019VE GOT THE FLU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Relax at home and skip the gym until you recover. The flu brings a fever, so heed the same fever rules outlined above.<\/p>\n

YOU HAD A RECENT ASHMA FLARE-UP<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the flare-up was due to a respiratory infection, drop exercise for a few days and see doc if symptoms persist. If doc has said exercise is safe for you and your asthma is well-controlled, working out may be o.k. But start slowly and warm up for 10 minutes. If you have exercise-induced asthma, low-to-moderate intensity, intermitted exercise or swimming may be best. If you\u2019re working out, stop if you can\u2019t catch your breath or feel tired and weak. Always have a treatment plan in place, that is take along your inhaler or use it before exercising.<\/p>\n

YOU RECENTLY HAD A CONCUSSION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even if you feel o.k., don\u2019t even think of sports or exercise until doc says it\u2019s safe. A concussion is traumatic injury to the brain, which needs time to heal properly. If another head injury occurs from exercise before the concussion has healed, the brain may swell, with catastrophic results.<\/p>\n

YOUR OLD SPORTS INJURY IS BOTHERING YOU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skip workout and see doc. This is usually a bad sign, especially if you have pain during activity. Sudden pain requires immediate medical help.<\/p>\n

YOU FELT A SHARP PAIN THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t workout until you see doctor to rule out an injury. If you exercise anyway, an injury may be made worse. Although it\u2019s expected to feel soreness after you work out, it is never o.k. to feel pain.<\/p>\n

YOUR BACK HURTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take it easy for a few days and see if your back feels better. Pay attention to what worsens or eases the pain. If bending or twisting bothers you, avoid these movements to promote healing. If your pain continues or interferes with your daily activities see your doctor.<\/p>\n

YOU DIDN\u2019T SLEEP LAST NIGHT AND NOW YOU\u2019RE TOO TIRED TO EXERCISE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get up and get moving. A morning workout may be just what you need after a restless night to boost your energy level and get you ready for the day. But if you\u2019re always fatigued \u2013 not jut a bit tired, but to the point of not being able to function \u2013 forget workout and see doc. Extreme or persistent fatigue can be a sign of illness.<\/p>\n

YOUR MUSCLES ARE SORE<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can do light-intensity workouts, such as walking, instead of running. You can even skip the workout and rest, if the soreness is too severe. And if your muscles are very sore because you overdid it the last workout, be sure to make your workouts more reasonable.<\/p>\n

YOU\u2019RE PREGNANT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ask your doctor about a safe exercise program. Yoga, swimming, walking and other low-input and moderate-intensity exercise can be very beneficial during pregnancy. Be sure to stay hydrated, take breaks, and avoid getting overheated. Don\u2019t do exercises to strain your back and belly. Contact sports, bicycling, horseback riding and such are off-limits, because of risks of falls and abdominal injury.<\/p>\n

IT\u2019S BEEN A ROUGH WEEK AND YOU\u2019RE WIPED OUT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exercise may help reduce your stress and boost your energy. So put on your gym clothes and start a moderate workout. After 10 or 15 minutes, most likely you\u2019ll feel fine and want to continue.<\/p>\n

DON\u2019T RUSH YOUR COMEBACK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t jump right back into your regular exercise after being out for an illness or injury. It takes a lot of energy to maintain muscle strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness \u2013 and little time to lose it.
\nReturn to exercise slowly and carefully.<\/p>\n

See you next week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Exercise carries great benefits for the body, but it\u2019s not always a good idea. Some aches and pains can make working out a definite no-no. Knowing when to work out or when to wait can be troublesome. 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