Exercising while sick

I know I will get sick eventually... especially during this time of year when it starts getting really cold.

I was wondering about working out while sick. I know being sick (i.e. common cold) isn't an excuse to not work out, because then that may just make me never feel like working out again. So what is recommended? Work out at the same intensity as usual? would that just make me feel more crappy and delay my recovery? Or take it just slightly less intense?

From what I read... the dividing line is the neck.  Anything above the neck you can go ahead and do your workout... below - not.

So a head cold is ok to workout with, but not bronchitis.

It depends on the severity/type of your sickness. If you have a cold, go for it. If you have a really bad case of a stomach virus or the flu, you should give yourself a few days to recover. Doubt you're going to get much out of your workout if you're about to throw up the whole time.

My doctor had me get a mono test in August and I found out I had it. She said that as long as I didn't do anything too vigorous (i.e. contact sports, sprinting, heavy lifting) that I could still work out. I've been using ellipticals, arc trainers, and stationary bikes. So working out when you're sick is ok, depending on the illness and the exercise.

i think you should go by how you feel.  if you feel rotten, you probably shouldn't be doing any exercise.  if you are just feeling a little down, exercise might help you to feel better.  it might not though.  go by how you feel  :D  or at least i would.

good luck!