I plan on donating blood on Friday

[brent1111]

Hey everybody I need opinions. I’m going to donate some blood on Friday. Anybody know how long after that I can work out? I know there’s a plethora of information on the internet, but you are my go-to people!

 

[Fitraver]

They say no heavy lifting for 24-48 hours. I go in the morning and workout that afternoon haha. But that’s just me. You should listen to their advice

 

[brent1111]

Well I figure if you can do it then I can do it also lol

 

[TG1]

Really its all in how you feel. Usually I was still working out later the same day also.

 

[brent1111]

That’s all actually good news, because I was thinking I’d have to take a couple days off. And I work out both Saturday and Sunday.

 

[PHD]

Workout while you are giving blood it helps it flow better

 

[PHD]

Bro just go later that day or the next if you feel tired then don’t go. Always listen to your body

 

[brent1111]

Agreed

 

[Bigmurph6]

Keep hydrated and fed take the day to heal up then kill it the next

 

[Sivmig]

Worked out 8 hrs after my last donation and ended up bleeding from my draw site. I’d wait 24 hrs.

 

[brent1111]

Looks like I’m going to be a little conservative and take the day off of training Friday.

 

[MBTJR1980]

Listen to your body if you feel good to train later that day than get after it if not then go the next day. Too many people dont listen to what their body is telling them and thats where problems happen

 

[brent1111]

Agree

 

[brent1111]

Thanks for the help everyone. I knew it came to the right place.

 

[MBTJR1980]

Anytime bro we are all here for each other! We family

 

[brent1111]

very close family!

 

[josh]

Last time i donated i drank close to about a gallon of water while at work and ate a few really good meals, My donation was set an hour after work and when i was done i felt like nothing was even done. Still took the advice and waited 24 hours to workout and even that workout was a relativly light day. I would recomend staying away from cardio for at least 48 hours!

 

[SemperFi]

When I donate first a.m. I can easily go train later that day without issue. Even heavy sparring or cardio. If you feel you should wait 24 hours or more by all means do but don’t think it is absolutely necessary if you feel ok.

The human body will replish it’s water balance fairly quickly.