Do you need a day off from exercise?

(HealthDay News) -- While exercise can help you feel better physically and emotionally, it may be wise to skip a day if you aren't feeling well.

It's a good idea to take the day off from exercising if:

You feel very tired.
You have pain or swelling in a joint or muscle.
You feel any chest pain.
You feel short of breath.
You've been asked to refrain from exercise by your doctor because of illness, injury or surgery.

Attribution: -- Diana Kohnle

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

First published: 07/23/2012
Last updated: 07/23/2012

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