{"id":12768,"date":"2023-04-07T16:21:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T16:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oxygenmag.com\/?p=18044"},"modified":"2023-04-07T16:21:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T16:21:18","slug":"6-valid-reasons-to-skip-a-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/07\/6-valid-reasons-to-skip-a-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Valid Reasons to Skip a Workout"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Skipping a workout might be taboo in your book. Yet exercising 365 days a year isn\u2019t only a herculean task, but it\u2019s also impossible to maintain if you want to live your life. And your body does need a break<\/span><\/a> every now and then.<\/p>\n

1. You\u2019re battling below-the-neck symptoms of sickness.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Regular exercise does help build a strong immune system, but proceed with caution when you\u2019re sick, especially if your symptoms are below your neck. \u201cThe rule of thumb for taking time off when sick has long been to follow the above-and-below-the-neck rule,\u201d says Catherine Yeckel, exercise physiologist and assistant professor of clinical public health at Yale School of Public Health in New Haven, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

If your symptoms are a stuffy nose and head and sneezing, working out is OK and may even help you feel better because the hormones released with exercise can clear the head a bit. Yet when symptoms are below the neck \u2014 think sore throat, coughing, tightness in the chest, fever and stomachache \u2014 you\u2019re better off to let your body rest. Can\u2019t decide where you fall on this spectrum? \u201cWhen in doubt, sit it out,\u201d she adds. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. You\u2019re dealing with an injury.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Every injury is unique, but exercising through an injury could prolong the healing process or worsen the injury, says Lauren Korzan, a fitness professional and regional manager for Aquila in Atlanta. What\u2019s more, you could even compensate for your injury, which could lead to injuries in other parts of your body. Of course, this depends on the injury, and you may be able to modify your activity or choose exercises that don\u2019t involve the injured area. But if you can\u2019t avoid the injured area while exercising or modify your movements, skipping a workout is best. <\/span><\/p>\n

3. You\u2019re seriously hung over.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Had a little too much fun last night? Permission granted to skip that workout. \u201cAlcohol not only causes dehydration, but it\u2019s also a depressant that slows reaction time and impairs coordination,\u201d Yeckel says.<\/p>\n

Translation? You\u2019re more likely to sustain an injury that takes you away from your training. If you do<\/i> feel like exercising, make sure you hydrate before, during and after your workout and choose lower-intensity exercises, like walking or yoga, so as not to worsen headaches and GI distress, Korzan says. <\/span><\/p>\n

4. Bedtime is looming.<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve had such a busy day that it\u2019s almost bedtime and you still haven\u2019t logged your workout, you have permission to hit the hay versus the gym. \u201cSleep is important for muscle repair, weight control and brain function, and although it\u2019s OK to choose exercise over going to bed at a decent time every once in a while, don\u2019t make it a habit,\u201d Korzan says. Plus, the later you exercise, the harder it may be to fall asleep.  <\/span><\/p>\n

5. You\u2019re feeling super stressed.<\/b><\/h2>\n

While there are individuals who thrive on stress and use it to train hard, most people don\u2019t. It\u2019s OK to give yourself an extra day off when your brain and body are feeling overwhelmed. \u201cWhen the thought of your normal workout feels hard, back off and focus instead on getting fresh air and taking mindful walks to loosen up,\u201d Yeckel says. <\/span><\/p>\n

6. You haven\u2019t taken a day off yet this week. <\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re doing hard exercise (think heavy resistance training and high-intensity interval training), one recovery day a week is warranted<\/span><\/a>, Korzan says. You can still be active on that recovery day, but keep the intensity light, focusing on things like walking, stretching or foam rolling. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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