5 Health Conditions in Which You Should NOT Workout

Being regular with your workout schedule is one of the best ways to enhance and regulate your overall health and well-being. Not only does it help you experience more energy and promote weight loss, but it will also reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases ranging from heart disease to diabetes.

According to experts, it is very important to understand what your goals are—what you want to achieve—and then devise a plan accordingly. However, you may not reap them if you put yourself at risk of an injury or aggravated health condition due to neglect.

Holistic health coach Kapil Kanodia, here are five conditions in which you should not exercise.

A headache has many causes. The most common reason could be dehydration or a rise in blood pressure levels.

Also, some headaches are created by serious, undiagnosed medical conditions like problems with the blood vessels of the head, the optic nerves, or any other body systems that can cause headaches. In this case, working out with a headache can be dangerous.

Experts say exercise can help some headaches—especially those caused by stress. However, if you are certain your headaches are caused by stress or other lifestyle factors, you might try a light workout with a headache to see how your headache responds. Remember, it can take months before lifestyle changes affect your headaches.

“Many people think if they have had an injury, especially in the leg, they can still work out the upper body,” said Dr. Kanodia. “In this case, the energy your body was using to recover the injury will now split, because of which the injury will now heal in five days instead of three days.”

Experts say after an injury, you lose strength, coordination, and flexibility—all across your body. That deconditioning, combined with adjusting your movements to compensate for weaker or painful areas, is how many people get hurt.

Most people with a hurt right knee will put more weight on their left side, for instance. That sets you up for another injury.

According to Kanodia, exercising with a cold and cough is not advisable as it can further deteriorate your condition. “Your body is already fighting the infection; in case you work out, the energy will split and the infection will heal in five instead of three days,” he said.

It is suggested not to exercise if your signs and symptoms are below the neck—like congestion, a hacking cough, or an upset stomach. Also, avoid working out if you have COVID-19 or other contagious illnesses.

Do not move much if you have a fever, fatigue, or widespread muscle aches.

“If your sleep is disturbed, your body has not recovered; your body is tired,” said Kanodia. A lack of sleep affects your ability to remember and react, which can cause your brain to go blank on the most routine of tasks. Deep stages of sleep are responsible for learning and memory.

You should avoid exercising if you are extremely tired because it can lead to injury, decreased performance, and poor food choices. Sleep deprivation also slows your reaction time, which can increase the risk of a serious injury.

You should avoid exercising after drinking alcohol because it can impair your performance, increase your risk of injury, and negatively impact your health. “Alcohol dehydrates you and does not allow your body to recover, tiring your muscles,” he said.

Alcohol is a diuretic, which increases urination and can lead to dehydration. Dehydration can reduce your exercise performance and also slow your reaction time, affecting b and impairing your coordination.

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