Blood Donors How long do you wait after?

musicmint

I don't know how intense for exercise I should resume after donating blood? Any suggestions on past experiences?

Lizzy622

My son's cross country coach wouldn't let him do the full course for a week. You can go light a day after but be careful not to push your limits for about a week.

pixtotts

I thought it was a day so I googled..... copied and pasted from NHS blood and transplant -
"People who are planning to undertake exercise after giving blood should be advised that donation may affect their performance and may also increase the risk of bleeding from the venepuncture (needle entry) site and of other adverse events such as fainting. You may wish to wait until the following day so as to avoid any problems.

Individuals who undertake sport at high levels of performance should be aware of both the short term effect of blood donation on performance and the possible long term effects if they should become short of iron. You may wish to seek specialist advice on how to avoid adverse affects on your performance from donation.

If you have undertaken exercise before you donate, you will need to be recovered from the exercise and well hydrated in order to donate."

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ChrisRS87

I just wait a day. But in the meantime you should go out for a drink! What better way to limit calories when getting drunk than to lower your blood volume?

musicmint

cool thanks guys for your thoughts!
I wouldn't drink though because I dont drink lol