We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Cardio and Water Retention? What?

Fassopony
Fassopony Posts: 18
edited February 13 in Health and Weight Loss
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.

Replies

  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    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.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories