A general rule is the “neck up” check. Symptoms above the neck, such as runny nose and stuffy sinuses are usually are symptoms of a cold and working out should be alright. As long as you’re drinking a lot of water, the sweating flushes out the system. It is not uncommon to actually feel a little better after exercising with a cold.
If the symptoms are below the neck, body aches, chills and deep coughs can signify a flu and rest is recommended.
But probably the most important rule is "how do you feel?" If the answer is "like working out", then it is probably not going to do you much harm, just don’t over exert and pay special attention to what your body tells you. This is a good time to break from your normal workout routine and perhaps try some moves from home, so you don’t get everyone at the gym sick too. How about speeding up a recovery with a nice and long stretching session! Pliable muscles enable smooth blood flow which eliminates toxins and delivers nutrients more efficiently.
Remember, YOU’RE THE BOSS!
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