Cardio and Water Retention? What?

Fassopony

I have read a few things that mention water retention with cardio. How is that so? What about lifting?

When I started exercising my body sucked all the water out of the atmosphere and held on for over a week. Now, this week I feel it is doing it again, is it extra cardio? I do cardio 6x a week and lift 3x a week.

Mon 30 mins cardio
Tues 20 mins cardio, lift
Wed 45 mins cardio
Thurs 20 mins cardio, lift
Fri 30 mins cardio
Sat 45 mins cardio, lift.

Ninkyou

Anytime you start a new exercise or add more exercise, yes, you will retain water for muscle repair. Give it time, it'll go away.