It's Just a Cold

Is it okay to exercise when you’ve got a cold? That depends...

If you’ve got a cold – you might want to skip that exercise routine for a few days. It all depends on your symptoms. Skip the physical activity if you’re suffering from:

• Chest congestion

• Hacking cough

• Nausea

• Fever

• Fatigue

• Body and muscle aches

Dr. Randy Eichner, physician for the University of Oklahoma football program, advises doing the “neck check.” If all the symptoms are above the neck – such as runny nose, congestion, sneezing or sore throat – moderate exercise should be okay.