Why does my weight go up after doing weights?

Longbowgilly
Longbowgilly Posts: 262 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
OK, I know this may be seen as a stupid post but I have noticed when I do a weight workout (or do a lot of double bit axe chucking) my weight goes up for several days, it does come back down but I would just like to know what causes this and of course, if there is any way to prevent this happening.

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  • angieleighbyrd
    angieleighbyrd Posts: 989 Member
    because your muscles get tiny tears in them when you do heavy lifting and they hold water to repair themselves.
  • susanp57
    susanp57 Posts: 409 Member
    When you do something that builds muscle, it first breaks it down a little then rebuilds. Micro tears. That process uses a lot of water. So it's water weight.
  • collingmommy
    collingmommy Posts: 456 Member
    I kind of wondered that to. Thanks for answering for me and for asking also
  • Longbowgilly
    Longbowgilly Posts: 262 Member
    Thanks for the replies:flowerforyou:

    That makes sense about the tears, so basically, it's a good thing! :bigsmile:
  • raeleek
    raeleek Posts: 414 Member
    Good post. Wondering the same.
  • Mr_Excitement
    Mr_Excitement Posts: 833 Member
    GAINZ! Lookit those GAINZ!

    Just kidding. Water weight/swelling, as mentioned above. It goes back to normal for me in 2-3 days, generally.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Basically Water retention for the purpose of repairing the muscles....

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