Getting Back Into Workouts After Being Sick? Start Here


Hi Reader,

If you’ve been knocked down by a cold, virus, or just life lately, I get it. As a mom with kids in school and daycare, I spend most of fall and winter battling whatever germs come home with my kids.

When you're on the mend, the key is easing in. A little gentle strength work can boost your mood, help circulation, and even improve sleep… as long as you’re not pushing too hard, too soon.

Here's my rule of thumb:

  • Okay to move: symptoms above the neck (runny nose, mild sore throat, headache).
  • Skip it for now: symptoms below the neck (fever, body aches, chest congestion, vomiting, hacking cough).

Once you’re feeling up to it, start slow: shorter workouts, lighter intensity, lots of hydration, and no pressure to hit any personal bests. A few days off truly won’t derail your progress.

And when you’re ready to return? I put together the exact gentle strength routine I use after being sick: a simple 20-Minute Full Body Strength Workout that helps me transition back into my normal routine without overdoing it.

⭐You can also find this 20-Minute Full Body Strength Workout on YouTube here!


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Lindsey Bomgren is a certified trainer and pre-and-postnatal fitness instructor. As a busy mom of 3 littles she's all about quick and effective home workouts that get results! Try an NML workout today and I bet you’ll come back for more tomorrow. All the workouts are free and a new 7-day workout plan lands in your inbox EVERY Sunday!

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