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dms
04-13-2007, 03:33 PM
Where do you draw the line? At what point do you take the day off and hope to feel better rather than work through it at the gym/practice/etc.?

Spellmen
04-13-2007, 03:37 PM
I've always followed the above the neck rule. If the problem is something like a headache, some congestion, etc you are probably fine for lighter workout. If you've got something like the flu, bronchitis, fever, etc take some rest

zer0
04-13-2007, 03:39 PM
if you're working out when you're tired/fatigued, your body release stress hormones, which destroys your muscles. better to skip a day until you feel energized.

cbloom
04-13-2007, 04:53 PM
Just take the rest. Rest is good for growing muscles.