DHAKA: This is an important question since this is flu season and common cold is in the air. We diagnose whether it is ok to exercise with a cold.

It is ok to exercise and do some physical activity with common cold with no fever. Exercising with a cold helps clear the nasal tract and improve breathing. Don`t let mild cold symptoms affect your daily workout routine. What you could do during these days is reduce the intensity of the workout and the duration of the exercise.

Avoid exercising if:

1) You have fever

2) Muscle aches

3) No stamina

4) Stomach infection

5) Cough

6) Chest congestion

Do not let common cold affect your performance after you are cured. Bounce back to your regular routine, but check with your doctor to get a clean chit, as exercising with a cold can cause serious injuries and health problems.

Exercises with a cold:

- Walking

- Jogging

- Endurance training

- Yoga

- Dance

- Swimming

source: times of India

BDST: 2136 HRS, NOV 30, 2013