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New tattoo and exersize.

fat_engineer
fat_engineer Posts: 36 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I’ve been debating on getting another tattoo. I have a couple. And normally it wouldn’t be an issue. But I’m also full on this weight loss transformation and am hitting the gym daily and leaving in a big ball of sweat. Would this affect a new tattoo? Should I wait. ?

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  • beerfoamy
    beerfoamy Posts: 1,520 Member
    I gave mine 3-4 days over a weekend with less exercise/showers. Mainly I didn't want to sweat excessively or have to shower too much, keeping it dry and moisturised was key as I am sure you know :D
    I also didn't swim until it had properly scabbed and healed. But gym wise, yeah, few days to get the bulk healing going :)

    What are you getting?
  • ThinGoldLineNS
    ThinGoldLineNS Posts: 265 Member
    I waited about a week after getting my last one.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    My new one was on my inner forearm- and it was actually more tender than my back piece- so I gave it a real rest of 4 days or so until the swelling went down.

    I don't sweat as much b/c I almost exclusively just lift- but I didn't want to be working out something that was literally swollen.

    So I just waited till the swelling went down. I had it done Thursday night- and I think I was back in the gym on Tuesday for real for real.
  • Joanna2012B
    Joanna2012B Posts: 1,448 Member
    edited February 2018
    My last tattoo I had to wait a few extra days because of the swelling. It was on my lower leg, quite large! I don't think the sweat will be a problem, the swelling is what you need to be cautious of.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    I give it a day or so. Depending on where it is, I'll just modify movements so nothing contacts or rubs on it.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,756 Member
    Where on your body are you getting it? That makes a difference, as you can see from the responses.

    My last one was a fairly large rib piece. Got it on a Sat. and was back in the gym on Tues.

    Initially keeping it dry and moisturized is the key.
  • MichelleWithMoxie
    MichelleWithMoxie Posts: 1,817 Member
    I have a few tattoos all over my body, and I don't take off any running days. I have a very large back piece, one on my foot, one on my wrist, and a couple more on my back.

    I'll protect it a bit, where a shirt under my sports bra and/or bandage or something. But it doesn't stop me from running the next day.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    My new one was on my inner forearm- and it was actually more tender than my back piece- so I gave it a real rest of 4 days or so until the swelling went down.

    I don't sweat as much b/c I almost exclusively just lift- but I didn't want to be working out something that was literally swollen.

    So I just waited till the swelling went down. I had it done Thursday night- and I think I was back in the gym on Tuesday for real for real.

    Mostly that^^ Except it was my back piece, entire upper back.
  • Happysoul0317
    Happysoul0317 Posts: 119 Member
    I just had a large forearm piece done a few weeks ago. I got it, then when home and continued my regular routine. It's just as lovely and bold colored as the first day I got it. I doubt it matters much. Never heard of not showering and stuff like that after getting ink. Just no chlorinated pools and sea water.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    My plan always depends on the location of the tattoo. I recently got one on my calf and didn't take any days off at all.

    For the part of my sleeve that was upper shoulder, I gave it a chance to heal for a few days so that my sports bra wouldn't rub against it.

    Since I'm mostly running, it's abrasion/rubbing that I'm concerned with. Anything that risks that, I'll take a break.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    gypsysoul0317 wrote: »
    I just had a large forearm piece done a few weeks ago. I got it, then when home and continued my regular routine. It's just as lovely and bold colored as the first day I got it. I doubt it matters much. Never heard of not showering and stuff like that after getting ink. Just no chlorinated pools and sea water.

    my instructions were very clearly no swimming- but definitely to wash it- I think after the first 8 hrs. eve specifically they said wash. Who would say don't wash it? It's a wound- it needs to be cleaned!!!

  • ISweat4This
    ISweat4This Posts: 653 Member
    I took a few days off after getting a tattoo on my forearm and avoided exercises where equipment would touch it.
  • CM_73
    CM_73 Posts: 554 Member
    I left it a week, but I'd give it as long as it takes. They cost a fortune and are on you for life, why risk it for the sake of a week or two?
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,756 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    gypsysoul0317 wrote: »
    I just had a large forearm piece done a few weeks ago. I got it, then when home and continued my regular routine. It's just as lovely and bold colored as the first day I got it. I doubt it matters much. Never heard of not showering and stuff like that after getting ink. Just no chlorinated pools and sea water.

    my instructions were very clearly no swimming- but definitely to wash it- I think after the first 8 hrs. eve specifically they said wash. Who would say don't wash it? It's a wound- it needs to be cleaned!!!

    I think it depends on the size. For the smaller ones on my upper thigh I could shower within 8 hours, but for my large rib piece I had to wait at least 12 hours. Probably varies a bit by each tattoo artist as well.
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