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    Default training with a head cold?

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    would you guys recommend taking off for the week until the sinus infection passes or continue to train? guess its more of an upper respiratory infection. Cough, drainage, runny nose ect..

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    Do you train in a public gym or your own space?

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    in a my personal gym

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    Quote Originally Posted by adam1140 View Post
    in a my personal gym
    Train. Disinfect immediately afterwards.

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    will do, thank you!

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    Quote Originally Posted by adam1140 View Post
    would you guys recommend taking off for the week until the sinus infection passes or continue to train? guess its more of an upper respiratory infection. Cough, drainage, runny nose ect..
    Should You Exercise When You're Sick? | The Art of Manliness

    TL;DR
    According to Matt (Reynolds), the only times you should skip a workout due to sickness is if you’re running a fever above 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit or you’re regularly vomiting or having diarrhea.

    And

    If You Have to Ask “Should I Train Today?” You Should Train

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    Good Grief. I had the flu for 5 weeks a couple of months back and never missed a workout. How bad do you want it?

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    Good grief, the flu for 5 weeks. Are you 80?

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