Same way you train with the flu. If you have a fever, don't train. If you just don't feel good, train light.
I suspected I have Covid since last week and my wife has tested positive. I haven’t felt like lifting, but lifted light on Thursday. I was supposed to run an 1RM test day on Saturday but didn’t feel well enough. I would normally begin training today (tues) and I feel well enough to lift light, but I’m wary of pushing myself and sometimes it’s better not to push, particularly as I’m 60 and recovery is at a premium.
Advice welcome.
Same way you train with the flu. If you have a fever, don't train. If you just don't feel good, train light.
I tested positive for it. Set a deadlift PR the next day.
This is true of all infectious illness, but if you train at a public gym, don't go and risk infecting others.
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If you have a fever, you're probably contagious. But you already know that, so what's your point?
Nockian, I had COVID in early April. Never had a fever. I did sleep impressive hours in the initial days of illness. Woke up and had breakfast. Took a nap. Woke up and had lunch. Took a nap. Woke up and had dinner. Thought it might be too early to go to bed at 7:30 pm, but I did, and I slept until morning!!!
I was ready to train again in my home gym by about Day 12. I backed off on the weight on the bar and it was smooth sailing. I'm 57.
My sense of smell is still not operating at 100%. Everything else seems fine.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!