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Im sick and im wondering if i should still work out or just relax?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Rest: The dictionary definition of "to rest" is " to not work". In my practice i add to that when i tell sick patients to rest that it means to not work out.

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Answered 4/5/2016

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A member asked:

Im sick and im wondering if i should still work out or just relax?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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