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Twistofchaos

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Kinda old topic (couple weeks old) but I wanted to add that besides the infection hazards, simply exercising too much lowers your immunesystem and can make you sick.

I notice this myself especially when for example on the verge of getting a cold, if I then go deep with exercise it will come in very quick and hard. Same with coping with infection or not feeling well, then I must not go so deep with exercise and really try to eat well so my body has some reserve to cope with whatever it's upto.

Key is to always listen to your body and between exercise let your body recover.

[edit] oh <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0"> I see DogLuver105 already made this point. Nvm.
 
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Twistofchaos

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Kinda old topic (couple weeks old) but I wanted to add that besides the infection hazards, simply exercising too much lowers your immunesystem and can make you sick.

I notice this myself especially when for example on the verge of getting a cold, if I then go deep with exercise it will come in very quick and hard. Same with coping with infection or not feeling well, then I must not go so deep with exercise and really try to eat well so my body has some reserve to cope with whatever it's upto.

Key is to always listen to your body and between exercise let your body recover.

[edit] oh <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0"> I see DogLuver105 already made this point. Nvm.
 
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Twistofchaos

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Kinda old topic (couple weeks old) but I wanted to add that besides the infection hazards, simply exercising too much lowers your immunesystem and can make you sick.
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<br />I notice this myself especially when for example on the verge of getting a cold, if I then go deep with exercise it will come in very quick and hard. Same with coping with infection or not feeling well, then I must not go so deep with exercise and really try to eat well so my body has some reserve to cope with whatever it's upto.
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<br />Key is to always listen to your body and between exercise let your body recover.
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<br />[edit] oh <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0"> I see DogLuver105 already made this point. Nvm.
 
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runningforlife

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I've been working out for years now and my doctors said that its helping keep my pfts up in the 130's. so i think it is a good idea but then again everyone is a little different.

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Brice Nieto 18 w/Cf college track runner
 
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runningforlife

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I've been working out for years now and my doctors said that its helping keep my pfts up in the 130's. so i think it is a good idea but then again everyone is a little different.

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Brice Nieto 18 w/Cf college track runner
 
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runningforlife

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I've been working out for years now and my doctors said that its helping keep my pfts up in the 130's. so i think it is a good idea but then again everyone is a little different.
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<br />Brice Nieto 18 w/Cf college track runner
 
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KingJames

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I've been hitting the gym for real, for about the past four years. For the first two years I went every other day, consistently. I started running into injuries after the initial one year push, though, and it always set me back. I've learned to be wiser in how I workout now, and I simply strive for consistency over amount. My gym consistency has been lacking for a while now due to scheduling issues, but I'm doing other workouts in place of it when need be (Navy SEAL PT, Running/hiking and doing push-ups/pull-ups with a ruck (So far up to 60 lbs.), etc.). There are a plethora of exercises to keep in mind for whenever you can't go to the gym.

Also, just note that any number of issues can be causing you to get sick at the gym. The first factor I'd look towards would be the environment itself. There could be bad air circulation, mold in the air ducts, carpeting, etc. Try a few different gyms, and see if the same issue persists (My gym, which is the favorite of all I've been to so far, has one giant open room with great air circulation. It's not stuffy like some of the gyms that have a ton of small corridors).
 
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KingJames

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I've been hitting the gym for real, for about the past four years. For the first two years I went every other day, consistently. I started running into injuries after the initial one year push, though, and it always set me back. I've learned to be wiser in how I workout now, and I simply strive for consistency over amount. My gym consistency has been lacking for a while now due to scheduling issues, but I'm doing other workouts in place of it when need be (Navy SEAL PT, Running/hiking and doing push-ups/pull-ups with a ruck (So far up to 60 lbs.), etc.). There are a plethora of exercises to keep in mind for whenever you can't go to the gym.

Also, just note that any number of issues can be causing you to get sick at the gym. The first factor I'd look towards would be the environment itself. There could be bad air circulation, mold in the air ducts, carpeting, etc. Try a few different gyms, and see if the same issue persists (My gym, which is the favorite of all I've been to so far, has one giant open room with great air circulation. It's not stuffy like some of the gyms that have a ton of small corridors).
 
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KingJames

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I've been hitting the gym for real, for about the past four years. For the first two years I went every other day, consistently. I started running into injuries after the initial one year push, though, and it always set me back. I've learned to be wiser in how I workout now, and I simply strive for consistency over amount. My gym consistency has been lacking for a while now due to scheduling issues, but I'm doing other workouts in place of it when need be (Navy SEAL PT, Running/hiking and doing push-ups/pull-ups with a ruck (So far up to 60 lbs.), etc.). There are a plethora of exercises to keep in mind for whenever you can't go to the gym.
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<br />Also, just note that any number of issues can be causing you to get sick at the gym. The first factor I'd look towards would be the environment itself. There could be bad air circulation, mold in the air ducts, carpeting, etc. Try a few different gyms, and see if the same issue persists (My gym, which is the favorite of all I've been to so far, has one giant open room with great air circulation. It's not stuffy like some of the gyms that have a ton of small corridors).
 
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musclemania70

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I do know people who got MRSA recently. Most likely from the gym we attend.

It doesn't stop me from going. I wear gloves that cover my whole hand (they disguise well as weight lifting gloves) so I never touch anything.

Plus, I wash my hands RIGHT BEFORE I leave with LOTS OF SOAP AND HOT WATER.

Then, shower as soon as I get home and put my clothes in the dirty laundry.
 
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musclemania70

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I do know people who got MRSA recently. Most likely from the gym we attend.

It doesn't stop me from going. I wear gloves that cover my whole hand (they disguise well as weight lifting gloves) so I never touch anything.

Plus, I wash my hands RIGHT BEFORE I leave with LOTS OF SOAP AND HOT WATER.

Then, shower as soon as I get home and put my clothes in the dirty laundry.
 
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musclemania70

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I do know people who got MRSA recently. Most likely from the gym we attend.
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<br />It doesn't stop me from going. I wear gloves that cover my whole hand (they disguise well as weight lifting gloves) so I never touch anything.
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<br />Plus, I wash my hands RIGHT BEFORE I leave with LOTS OF SOAP AND HOT WATER.
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<br />Then, shower as soon as I get home and put my clothes in the dirty laundry.
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xin

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>runningforlife</b></i>
so i think it is a good idea but then again everyone is a little different.</end quote></div>

Short and eloquent. I fully agree.

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@Deeonlyone (and for posterity, since this is an old thread):

I would go bonkers if I wasn't able to weight train and do cardio three times a week.

That said, my gym is fairly disgusting. Judging by the state of the locker rooms (water everywhere!), the place is crawling with nasty bacteria. I'd imagine that even those gyms that appear cleaner aren't in much better shape.

If you're getting sick regularly, and the <i>gym</i> itself appears to be the cause, you should probably consider a plan for regular exercise elsewhere (outdoors, home gym, or both).
 
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xin

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>runningforlife</b></i>
so i think it is a good idea but then again everyone is a little different.</end quote>

Short and eloquent. I fully agree.

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@Deeonlyone (and for posterity, since this is an old thread):

I would go bonkers if I wasn't able to weight train and do cardio three times a week.

That said, my gym is fairly disgusting. Judging by the state of the locker rooms (water everywhere!), the place is crawling with nasty bacteria. I'd imagine that even those gyms that appear cleaner aren't in much better shape.

If you're getting sick regularly, and the <i>gym</i> itself appears to be the cause, you should probably consider a plan for regular exercise elsewhere (outdoors, home gym, or both).
 
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xin

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>runningforlife</b></i>
<br />so i think it is a good idea but then again everyone is a little different.</end quote>
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<br />Short and eloquent. I fully agree.
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<br />@Deeonlyone (and for posterity, since this is an old thread):
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<br />I would go bonkers if I wasn't able to weight train and do cardio three times a week.
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<br />That said, my gym is fairly disgusting. Judging by the state of the locker rooms (water everywhere!), the place is crawling with nasty bacteria. I'd imagine that even those gyms that appear cleaner aren't in much better shape.
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<br />If you're getting sick regularly, and the <i>gym</i> itself appears to be the cause, you should probably consider a plan for regular exercise elsewhere (outdoors, home gym, or both).
 
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Stamela

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Good: If you are really motivated and will continue in future irrespective of any reasons
Bad: If joining just because you saw you friend going or someone developed a nice body. And you are planning to do so.
 
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Stamela

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Good: If you are really motivated and will continue in future irrespective of any reasons
Bad: If joining just because you saw you friend going or someone developed a nice body. And you are planning to do so.
 
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