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"A neck check is a way to determine your level of activity during a respiratory illness," adds Neil Schachter, MD, medical director of respiratory care at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. "If your symptoms are above the neck, including a
sore throat, nasal congestion,
sneezing, and tearing
eyes, then it's OK to exercise," he says. "If your symptoms are below the neck, such as
coughing, body aches, fever, and
fatigue, then it's time to hang up the running shoes until these symptoms subside."
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Exercising When Sick: A Good Move?vity like yogaor Pilates because if you don't feel great, it may not be the best day to do your sprints," says Coopersmith, the author of Fit and Female: The Perfect Fitness and Nutrition Game Plan for Your Unique Body Type.
<span>"A neck check is a way to determine your level of activity during a respiratory illness," adds Neil Schachter, MD, medical director of respiratory care at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. "If your symptoms are above the neck, including a sore throat, nasal congestion, sneezing, and tearing eyes, then it's OK to exercise," he says. "If your symptoms are below the neck, such ascoughing, body aches, fever, and fatigue, then it's time to hang up the running shoes until these symptoms subside."
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