New tattoo's and working out

Bxwarren13
Bxwarren13 Posts: 19 Member
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So, I am getting a new piece on my ribcage. I got my other tattoo's years ago before I took up working out 3+ times a week.

My question is, after getting the piece should I take a few days off of working out or will sweat affect it at all? For some reason I am under the impression that a fresh tattoo mixed with my beastly sweats at the gym don't go hand in hand.

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  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    I just lather up with lotion, so it wont sting from the sweat, and go for it.
  • sunnybug90
    sunnybug90 Posts: 58
    I put my lotion on my tattoo before going to the gym and it healed up fine and then I just washed in the shower and put a light amount of lotion on after and it healed fine with no problems.
  • hellokathy
    hellokathy Posts: 540 Member
    I think it could be uncomfortable. Also, depending on what you do, it could make the clothing garment rub against it. So I'd recommend covering it with plastic wrap while you're working out.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Had a tattoo done last Saturday and went to the gym on Monday. By the end it was stinging because of sweat but it didn't affect the healing
  • SVCat
    SVCat Posts: 1,483 Member
    Be careful not to rub it on any of the equipment...staph infections are predominant in gyms. I've worked out a the following day after a tattoo and no issues, just keep it clean.
  • Show_Stopper
    Show_Stopper Posts: 656 Member
    Do not cover it in lotion this actually is really bad and can pull ink out of your tattoo other then that as long as your gym clothes don't rub on it it will be fine yes it might burn a bit but it will heal fine
  • SVCat
    SVCat Posts: 1,483 Member
    Oh and wear as little clothing as possible to minimize chaffing... ;)
  • Show_Stopper
    Show_Stopper Posts: 656 Member
    Oh and wear as little clothing as possible to minimize chaffing... ;)


    Bahahahahaha yes this helps too
  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    Do not cover it in lotion this actually is really bad and can pull ink out of your tattoo other then that as long as your gym clothes don't rub on it it will be fine yes it might burn a bit but it will heal fine

    this is so false, you need to moisturize your tattoo!!! it is bad to put vaseline because that seeps colour, that is why a lot of artists use the petroleum jelly during the inking session because it is so absorbant, but after it is done and bad idea. you NEED to lotion, it keeps tattoos fresh and vibrant!!!....but everyone i know takes care of their tats differently and this is my opinion.
  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    i would lather it in lotion and not let it penetrate the tattoo so that it doesn't dry out during the session. and wear a snug shirt on it, or no shirt
  • Show_Stopper
    Show_Stopper Posts: 656 Member
    Do not cover it in lotion this actually is really bad and can pull ink out of your tattoo other then that as long as your gym clothes don't rub on it it will be fine yes it might burn a bit but it will heal fine

    this is so false, you need to moisturize your tattoo!!! it is bad to put vaseline because that seeps colour, that is why a lot of artists use the petroleum jelly during the inking session because it is so absorbant, but after it is done and bad idea. you NEED to lotion, it keeps tattoos fresh and vibrant!!!....but everyone i know takes care of their tats differently and this is my opinion.


    I have several tattoos and yes lotion is a must but not covering it in lotion as this makes the tattoo sweat and ink pulls out yes the use a and d when tattooing you but that's also why they tell you to wash your tattoo very well about an hour after your finished getting it and then leave it uncovered so yes lotion is good but don't use to much
  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    Do not cover it in lotion this actually is really bad and can pull ink out of your tattoo other then that as long as your gym clothes don't rub on it it will be fine yes it might burn a bit but it will heal fine

    this is so false, you need to moisturize your tattoo!!! it is bad to put vaseline because that seeps colour, that is why a lot of artists use the petroleum jelly during the inking session because it is so absorbant, but after it is done and bad idea. you NEED to lotion, it keeps tattoos fresh and vibrant!!!....but everyone i know takes care of their tats differently and this is my opinion.




    I have several tattoos and yes lotion is a must but not covering it in lotion as this makes the tattoo sweat and ink pulls out yes the use a and d when tattooing you but that's also why they tell you to wash your tattoo very well about an hour after your finished getting it and then leave it uncovered so yes lotion is good but don't use to much


    i used a ton when mine was healing so that the flakes never got crusty and tore off....i also have several tattoos.
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Everyone with a tattoo thinks they know and state it as a fact. I practice dry healing with mine. However, when I workout, I lather up with lotion so it doesn't sting.

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