Winter always brings on those unexpected, unwanted colds, flus and other illnesses. From my experience it always seems to come right when you're really into your routine. You've done real well the past 4-6 weeks with your fitness routine and then... BAM! You're sick!
But this doesn't mean you always have to abandon your routine - just adjust. Say you normally lift heavy weights (strength training) and you do 2-3 sets; instead, drop your weight so you do 20 reps or more, and drop your sets down to 1 or 2. It still allows you to keep the habit and keep your body going, but it decreases the intensity which will help your body keep some energy to battle the illness. If your cold/sickness affects your running day, simply drop your run to a light jog or even a power walk - you're still working the heart and lungs, and you still keep your cardio day going!
Of course, there are times when you just can't do a workout period (not even low intensity). This is where you need to listen to your body and get lots of R & R. Rest, Rest, Rest! Your body knows what it wants - listen to it! :o)
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