EXERCISES ACCORDING TO TEMPERATURE RANGES: If you notice that the temperature of the body is not going above 99 degrees Fahrenheit, and the person is having a mild cough or cold, then you can prefer doing exercise. Otherwise, if the body temperature is going above the 100-degree mark, then at least a day off should be taken. By taking a day off, it means taking a day off from the extra supplements as well. The reason behind this is that, during a cold or fever, the tablets or medicines that are consumed tend to lower the appetite of the body which in turn reduces hunger, and hence keeping the same supplements in the routine might result in indigestion. One more important point to discuss in this context is that, when a person comes back to exercise following an illness, during that recovering period, breathing might become harder and the intensity of exercise must be done somewhat between 50% to 70% and then gradually building it up slowly and steadily.

PERFORM YOGA OR SOME STRETCHES: Always remember that exercise is always a boon for mankind even if a person is feeling ill. If the severity of the illness or the cold is too much, then performing some basic stretching exercises or some basic yoga postures will surely make you feel better and relaxation is obtained. So, if you are feeling low due to some cold or flu, then grab up the pillow and the bedsheet that you have at home and bring it to the practice space that you have. Some of the benefits of yoga are it increases flexibility, eases arthritis issues, reduces back pain, manages stress levels inside the body, etc. You can read this blog which tells about the improvement of flexibility of a human body. Some of the basic yoga exercises that can be performed are the cat-cow pose, the child pose, the standing forward bend, etc. These poses will in turn make the person feel better.

CAN EXERCISE REDUCE YOUR FLU? The best way to be fit is to have a very good immune system and a good immune system will be achieved if the white blood cells do their respective tasks better i.e. fighting the infections inside the body. Whenever we exercise, there is a rush of blood which includes the movement of white blood cells as well. So if the WBC’s move fast, then they would perform their tasks quicker which will eventually lead to a better immune system.

GIVING PROPER REST: During the time of cold or flu, it is very essential to give the body proper rest (approximately 7-8 hours of sleep). The reason behind this is that already the body is under a pressure and apart from that a little workout would make the muscles even more fatigue. Hence it is necessary to eat essential ingredients and also take proper rest.