When you guys are sick...

[abadseal]

How long do you wait to get back in the gym after you think you're better? I've only missed 2 days and it's driving me freaking crazy.

 

[Titan1969]

What are you afraid of? shrinking? Wont happen that quick. If you do go in, chances are you wont be able to lift enough to stimulate more growth anyway. Just eat right and take afew more days till you feel 100%

 

[tatteredxangelx]

2 days after I feel 100% ... longer is the sickness is impeding my diet.

 

[GymDudeVA]

At least 24 hours after I feel 100% better.

 

[mooshue]

must just be me, but when i get sick, i actually feel better after hitting the gym. I dont go balls out, but i do enough to get me going, some light cardio afterwards. I guess it depends on how sick you are, ive never really been sick enough to have to stay bed ridden, although i like to just sleep it off for like 2 or 3 days too

 

[phoenix13]

Go by "feel"

When my overall "system" no longer feels sick (there may be some congestion or pain lingering, but energy returning), I go back and start slow/light ASAP. If I get woozy/lightheaded, I'll back off intensity (which should already be low) or abort workout completely. The next day or next planned training day, try again, assuming I haven't regressed due to pushing too hard on previous attempt. If you feel drained or woozy/lightheaded, you're not ready IMO.

This may not be the wisest approach, but it "works" for me...and it sounds like you are similar and want to get back at it NOW.

 

[abadseal]

Some good advice. Thanks.