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