Mild to moderate physical activity is usually OK if you have a common cold and no fever. Exercise may even help you feel better by opening your nasal passages and temporarily relieving nasal congestion.

Is exercise good for Covid 19 patients?

For these reasons, the US physical activity guidelines and the American Heart Association recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity weekly. Now, a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that routine activity may help protect people who get COVID-19 from becoming seriously ill.

Does exercise help or harm a cold?

Moderate exercise won't prolong your illness or make your symptoms worse, but it may not shorten them, either. One possible benefit of exercising with a cold: If you're generally well-hydrated, a workout can break up congestion, notes Dr. Durst. However, your congestion could worsen if you're dehydrated.