Plenty of people resolve to get fit in the month of January, plotting out new exercise regimes and strict running schedules. Unfortunately, colds and other illnesses are also common at this time of year—but that doesn't mean you have to abandon your workout plans.
"If you're sick above the neck, you can probably exercise," says Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, an interventional cardiologist. "Got a head cold, sore throat, or sinus congestion? If so, you're okay to train. Generally, these are self limited infections that won't get worse if you exercise. Nasal congestion can actually improve with exercise.
