Tifferzzz
03-03-11, 1:32 pm
Just when I got into the swing of things (as you can see in my journal thread), I got knocked to my knees with a Sinus infection that exploded into Bronchitis. I haven't been in the gym in two weeks and everytime I try to do a bit of cardio, my respiratory system starts a coughing fit that won't cease.
Last week I ended up in the ER because I couldn't breathe, but after some treatments and antibiotics I am completely fine EXCEPT for this damned cough.
I must have gained at least the three pounds that I fought to loose. My stomach has gotten soft - it's completely pissed me off - and I can't seem to kick this cough that I've been told can last for a few weeks. Well - I can't take a few weeks off from the gym - it'll turn me into a lump-o-lard.
As you can tell I am seriously pissed about this.
My question that I need help with: Is it possible to do beneficial fat-burning cardio without dramatically increasing the need for oxygen / respiration? This may sound idiotic - but I need to workout and if I increase my breathing too much then I start coughing. I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Last week I ended up in the ER because I couldn't breathe, but after some treatments and antibiotics I am completely fine EXCEPT for this damned cough.
I must have gained at least the three pounds that I fought to loose. My stomach has gotten soft - it's completely pissed me off - and I can't seem to kick this cough that I've been told can last for a few weeks. Well - I can't take a few weeks off from the gym - it'll turn me into a lump-o-lard.
As you can tell I am seriously pissed about this.
My question that I need help with: Is it possible to do beneficial fat-burning cardio without dramatically increasing the need for oxygen / respiration? This may sound idiotic - but I need to workout and if I increase my breathing too much then I start coughing. I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.