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I've found that with a chronic illness I have so long as I can physically do the workout over all my health improves and I heal faster. Also I find normally, even though the illness is draining energy, for some reason while lifting almost all the energy for lifting is still there.

So what is Poal's opinion? Should you workout / keep your normal active schedule as much as possible while sick so long as you aren't severely ill, or just sit there, miss meals etc?

I've found that with a chronic illness I have so long as I can physically do the workout over all my health improves and I heal faster. Also I find normally, even though the illness is draining energy, for some reason while lifting almost all the energy for lifting is still there. So what is Poal's opinion? Should you workout / keep your normal active schedule as much as possible while sick so long as you aren't severely ill, or just sit there, miss meals etc?

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[–] • 2 pts

Your body heals best when your immune system has reserves of energy. The way to get that is plenty of food and lots of sleep. Also, stay warm, and don't stress your body with exercise.

[–] • 0 pt

I would replace 'exercise' with 'activity'. Do light chores etx. And yes sleep is king, especially when fighting illness.