muscles retaining water

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TXHunny84
TXHunny84 Posts: 503 Member
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Hi- I was curious to know how long your muscles will retain water when you start a new exercise routine? I'm been doing a mix of Jillian Michaels videos and my muscles are soooo sore and I can tell I'm retaining water like crazy. :-/

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  • Stepmom1
    Stepmom1 Posts: 155 Member
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    I am not too familiar with this but I googled it and some good information came up. It also says that you may notice some weight gain but that it will be temporary. Just keep track of your progress.

    Here is some info from www.livestrong.com

    Hydration Levels

    Hard workouts often lead to a loss of electrolytes and water through heavy sweating, leading to a decrease in total body water. The amount of water stored in muscles depends on individual sweating rate, type of exercise and duration, and amount and type of fluid consumed during exercise. The availability of electrolytes will influence how much water is stored in the muscles, as muscles need sodium and other electrolytes to absorb water.
    Water Weight

    The amount of water stored in the muscles depends on the difference between water gain and water loss. Water gain happens through food and liquid consumption and metabolic processes. Water losses occur from respiration, gastrointestinal and sweat losses. Ideal total body water ranges from 45 to 75 percent of total body weight. The range is due the difference of water weight in body composition. Muscle tissue is about 70 to 80 percent water, while fat tissue is about 10 percent water. A hard workout will increase the metabolism, often resulting in a small increase in total body water.

    Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/418620-do-muscles-hold-water-after-a-hard-workout/#ixzz22teD8Pel
  • Jindra12
    Jindra12 Posts: 256 Member
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    Got enough sodium? Check
    Doing Crossfit's WODs? Check
    Eat Paleo/Primal? Check
    Drank lots of water? Check

    I'm all good! In fact my muscle grew big and my #s are jumping.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
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    Pretty much permanently as long as you continue to workout and progress. I find if I go on vacation for a week or something I will drop several pounds but then gain them back once I start my routine back up.

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