Exercise and bronchitis.

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Lyra OK Nov 2015 1:21pm, 1 Nov 2015 4,177 posts	0 Lyra OK Hello! Quick question as I'm not longer sure how hard and fast this rule is. Is exercise with bronchitis an absolute no no? Or is light cycling or similar okay? Thanks in advance for any guidance.
Doctor K Nov 2015 2:06pm, 1 Nov 2015 3,660 posts	0 Doctor K Having had it I wouldn't
HellsBells Nov 2015 2:10pm, 1 Nov 2015 19,888 posts	0 HellsBells Not ideal Lyra, I'd really hold off til you're better Lovely to see you though
Lyra OK Nov 2015 2:13pm, 1 Nov 2015 4,178 posts	0 Lyra OK Thanks, both! Actually, I am fine and dandy, but a buddy of mine isn't. I'll advise them to hold off until all better
Surrey Phil Nov 2015 5:40pm, 1 Nov 2015 1,076 posts	0 Surrey Phil Thankfully, I've only had three chest infections although one did lead to pneumonia. On one occasion, I thought I had got over the symptoms and began training again. This led to a strain on a heart muscle which was very worrying for me. In short, definately do not exercise while symptoms are evident. Give it a few extra weeks and then only do some light exercise at first.