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Weightlifting after flying?

sarah_willis110
sarah_willis110 Posts: 40 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Flying super early tomorrow and coming home the next day. Flight is only 2 1/2 hours. I want to lift after coming home, but I've read you shouldn't?

Thoughts?
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  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 35,441 Member
    In the places that say that, what's their reasoning that's of concern to you?

    Flying can be physically stressful (immobility, water retention, dehydration, etc.), so I personally wouldn't plan an intense workout of any type right after a flight, and would be guided by how I felt to decide whether to work out at all.
  • sarah_willis110
    sarah_willis110 Posts: 40 Member
    I've read it's taxing on the body, but I figured if I'm rested and hydrated, it shouldn't be an issue.

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