For those who have<br />recently recovered<br />from COVID-19, it’s<br />understandable<br />to feel anxious to<br />return to normal.<br />If that pre-infection routine includes<br />exercise, it’s crucial to stay smart and<br />resist pushing yourself too hard.<br />Here is some expert advice to consider<br />before you start exercising again.<br />1. Wait for your symptoms to completely<br />resolve before starting light. Exercise can<br />worsen or prolong symptoms.<br />2. If you’re asymptomatic,<br />rest at least 10 days. You<br />could end up having a delayed <br />reaction to the virus.<br />3. When starting slow,<br />focus on low-impact<br />exercises and body weight<br />strength training.<br />4. Watch out for troubling symptoms when<br />resuming high-intensity exercises. This includes<br />chest pain, disproportionally high heart rate,<br />loss of vision, passing out or fever.<br />4. Watch out for troubling symptoms when<br />resuming high-intensity exercises. This includes<br />chest pain, disproportionally high heart rate,<br />loss of vision, passing out or fever.<br />4. Watch out for troubling symptoms when<br />resuming high-intensity exercises. This includes<br />chest pain, disproportionally high heart rate,<br />loss of vision, passing out or fever.<br />4. Watch out for troubling symptoms when<br />resuming high-intensity exercises. This includes<br />chest pain, disproportionally high heart rate,<br />loss of vision, passing out or fever.<br />5. Resit the urge to compare<br />your progress to others who<br />are recovering. Remember,<br />COVID-19 affects<br />everyone differently.
