A brand-new tattoo is going to be much more vulnerable to getting damaged compared to a tattoo that is a few days into the healing process. While some people choose to work out on the very same day they get their new tattoo, this is generally discouraged, and you should allow your body at least a short time to recover.
This ties in well with the point above about tattoo placement. The harder and more intense you work out, the more likely it is for your tattoo to become damaged. Secondly, heavy sweating around a new tattoo can disrupt the ink which has yet to have a chance to settle in place underneath the skin, potentially leaving areas of patchiness and fading. Lastly, the tattooing process especially with larger tattoos is very taxing on your body and prompts a massive healing response.
Carrying out intense exercise too prematurely after getting a tattoo and not giving your body the time it needs to rest can cause delayed recovery times. You need to be especially careful with what you wear when it comes to working out and exercising with a new tattoo. Clothing that is too tight can cause the tattoo to rub against it, threatening irritation and possible fading.
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You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano. So, avoid doing any types of workout that are physically intense and can result in heavy sweating. Avoid running for a long time, lifting weights, and overly stretching.
An intense workout can lead to the popping of the tattoo since the new skin is forming and the blisters are fresh and fragile. And even if you do plan on doing some light working out, we still DO NOT recommend you do it too early into the tattoo healing process.
If your workout takes place outside in the field, or inside, in the gym, is it important to know that the area where you workout is as clean as possible. First of all, we would strongly recommend you stop working out outside; the world is full of bacteria and viruses which could easily grab on your body and enter it through the open wound that is your tattoo.
Secondly, if you have even the slightest doubt that your gym is squeaky clean and that the equipment is regularly disinfected and cleaned, do not work out there, especially with a fresh tattoo. The gym is the perfect place for bacteria and virus spreading , so, unless you want your tattoo to infect, try working out from the comfort of your home for a while.
The result of such an interaction is friction, so you might want to avoid wearing tight workout clothes. However, wearing clothes that are too loose carries some risks itself. If the clothes are too loose, they simply serve as a welcoming committee for all the bacteria and germs that are planning to attack your tattoo; we mean that there is too much open space between your skin and the clothes that are too loose.
So, try to find a balance between tight and loose; make sure the clothes are still fitting you, while not pressing on the skin directly. This will reduce any chances of friction, rubbing, and skin irritation, as well as bacteria and germ buildup. Now, this might be one of the biggest issues when it comes to working out and a fresh tattoo. Now, it is not recommended to shower with a fresh tattoo for at least 24 hours. Water can prevent the tattoo from drying up and can prolong the healing process , increasing the possibility of an infection.
So, if you did decide to work out with a fresh tattoo, you might want to wash the surrounding tattoo area with antibacterial soap and lukewarm water. Do not apply any lotions onto the tattoo, and do NOT even think of putting Vaseline on it. Vaseline and petroleum-based products are only useful during showers when the tattoo has started to properly heal. Otherwise, they should not be used on tattoos and skin!
As you can see, it is really important to cautious with a new tattoo, if you want it to heal properly and fast. The latter antioxidants is especially relevant, as they directly support wound healing. Vitamin C is a very powerful antioxidant that helps speed up the healing process as it protects cells from damage by free radicals and as an ascorbic acid is instrumental for the synthesis of collagen , something that is very good for your skin.
So you now understand the care you should take when it comes to hitting the gym within a few days or short weeks after getting a tattoo.
For those most part, you have little to no cause for concern if you are making moderate gains over a reasonable amount of time. Again, timeline is the key. Tattoos, not attitudes. Piercings, not pricks. Check out these related posts from the Adrenaline Blog. We spend a LOT of time thinking about tattoos and piercings — and we're happy to share our best advice.
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