Training after a cold

DHA987S
DHA987S Posts: 284
edited March 2011 in Health, fitness & training
How long shoud I wait?

I have had a cold for over a week, raced on Sunday and felt terrible. Now my chest is producing lovely phlegm. Should I wait until that has stopped before riding, or will a short blast on the turbo be ok?

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  • robertpb
    robertpb Posts: 1,866
    Just do recovery rides to get your body back to fitness, you'll soon know when your body's ready to up the anti.
    Now where's that "Get Out of Crash Free Card"
  • Jordan93
    Jordan93 Posts: 336
    The rule of thumb is that any symptoms below the neck then you should rest until they disappear. Any symptoms above the neck means its usually fine to exercise at moderate intensity, however should you feel worse when exercising either reduce intensity or head home.

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