Doctor David Perloff knows the
ins and outs of cardiovascular health. He's the president of the
Florida Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, and an
avid exerciser himself--even serving on the board for Orangetheory Fitness.
He had to take a time out from those workouts when he
tested positive for COVID-19. Perloff says, for him,
the symptoms were rough.
Even post-recovery, he said he knew he
couldn’t get right back into his workout routine. According to the CDC, Perloff explains, “currently for the recreational athlete, they recommend you are
symptom-free for about two weeks after your infection."
Then, start slow and build your way back into a normal fitness schedule. Perloff says people should