Lifting with mono

[annieph]

I just found out I have mono but have so far been asymptotic. Should I still lift if I’m lifting in the rpe 7-8 zone?

I’m currently on week 5 of the JM right now and don’t want to halt my program because I already had to take a break after week 2. I was thinking of just skipping the amrap sets. Would this be ok?

 

[stardust75]

@annieph I had mono earlier this year and was told that my spleen was inflamed and to stay away from contact sports and heavy lifting. I didn't lift for about 5 weeks before I figured I would be fine.

I'd say take time off while you have symptoms at least, maybe longer and definitely ease back into things.

 

[annieph]

@stardust75 I haven’t had any symptoms though. Should I workout normally and just stop if I do get symptoms?

 

[stardust75]

@annieph Given the fact that your spleen could explode and rapidly kill you if it's ruptured, I would say take it easy if you're going to workout.