Monday, October 29, 2012
When Is Not Exercising a Good Idea?
“I just don’t feel good today…but if I don’t
push through my
exercise routine, I’ll lose all my motivation
and fall into a slump.” How do you know when you should keep
pushing and when you should simply forgo exercise for the day?
While we can’t give medical advice, we’ve
gleaned some ideas from our reading to give you some things to ponder. There
are times when it’s wise to listen to your body (and doctor) and forgo your
exercise program.
Exercising directly after eating a meal
isn’t a good idea. There’s a lot of truth to the adage, “Don’t go swimming
for an hour after eating.” That goes for other strenuous exercise as well.
You’re body is expending its energy to digest your food. So you’ll avoid
stomach cramps if you give yourself an hour or so before exercising.
Many find that exercising right before
going to sleep may be a bad idea. A lot will depend on how vigorous your
routine is and if you have an adequate cool down period.
If you have a cold,
Dr. Edward
R. Laskowski, M.D., at the Mayo Clinic website makes this statement: “Exercise
is usually OK if your signs and symptoms are all ‘above the neck’ —such as
runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing or minor sore throat.” It’s advisable to
choose a less strenuous type of exercise like walking at times like this.
If you’re running a fever or have flu like
symptoms, Dr Edward R Laskowski, M.D. goes on to say,
“Don't exercise if your signs and symptoms are ‘below the neck’ — such as
chest congestion, hacking cough or upset stomach. Don't exercise if you have a
fever, fatigue or widespread muscle aches.”
When you’re pregnant, it’s important to discuss exercise with
your doctor. However, if you’re in good health, a low-impact exercise can be
beneficial. Avoid anything that could cause risk to your abdomen or potential
falls. Be mindful to drink plenty of water and take breaks so you don’t get
overheated.
When you have muscle or joint pain from
overexertion, you don’t want to keep pushing through the
pain. Muscles need time to rebuild after exercise. Try an alternate light
intensity form of exercise until you’re pain free. And if the pain
continues, contact your doctor.
Have you recently broken a bone, pulled
muscles, or simply become overwhelmed with trying to get everything done? When
you live in the Silicon Valley, you can ask Simplify’s
professionals to come to the rescue. Contact us to schedule a complimentary
consultation and see what we can do until you’re back on your feet again.
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