Tips on Returning to Exercise After Sickness

Don't you find that after a nasty cold it's so much harder to return to your exercise schedule? Why is this? Well, it's simple you are weaker. But just because you are weaker this is not a sound excuse to not return to exercising in fact exercising will boost your immune system making it more capable to fight of the next virus that comes knocking on your door.

Here are some tips to making the return to exercise easier after a sickness:

• Hydration. During and after a sickness hydration is essential to overcoming sickness and maintaining health. Carry a bottle of water around with you as a reminder that you need water to stay healthy. Throughout your workout take frequent sips of water to replenish your supply.
• Take it slow. For the first few workouts after a sickness take it a little slower that usual. Perhaps chose an exercise that is softer on your body and focuses on balance and holistic health for example; yoga. Exercise for a shorter period of time and gradually work up to longer periods of time.
• Stay warm. If you are going to venture outside to exercise dress appropriately. Wear warm attire.
• Focus on breathing. Yes, whether you are thinking about it or not you are breathing but a special awareness towards breath will provide an opportunity to feed your organs and muscles with the needed oxygen that will fortify them.
•  Listen to your body. Take time to listen to how your body is doing during the exercise if needs be reduce the intensity of the workout to accommodate your body's needs.
• Fuel up on vitamins and nutrients.
• Eat healthy. Food is your fuel. You are what you eat. Fruits and vegetables are nature's medicine. Make sure you are filling up on the right stuff.