How long I should rest after sex before indulging in intense workouts? (lemmy.world)

submitted 20 hours ago by Chonk@lemmy.world to c/fitness@lemmy.world

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Google said anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours, but for me 24 hours or even more is a must.

I tend to eat and sleep more and even take 1 day leave from work.

I was wondering whether it's normal to rest this much or I'm just lazy. It's not that I cannot push my body to work immediately after sex but I prefer not to force myself.

Hope it's all normal.

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[-] SmolSteely@lemmynsfw.com 6 points 11 hours ago

Some of the answers here reflect personal circumstances no doubt. But for most people I expect it is none - you can exercise straight after.

[-] Kattiydid@slrpnk.net 8 points 18 hours ago

Various factors could affect the answer. Are you a uterus haver? Does sex hurt? If engaging in acrobatic sexual maneuvers, do you stretch before? How often do you have sex? How long are the sessions?

As a uterus haver with EDS, I find sex can put me out of commission for days if I'm not careful. I actually just switched to a gym with a pool so I can do zero gravity exercises if my joints are forked after being fucked.

[-] ArcaneGadget@lemmy.world 4 points 10 hours ago

I'm sorry, but that last sentence sent me. 🤣

[-] horse_battery_staple@lemmy.world 6 points 19 hours ago

For me, sex is an intense workout. I usually do leg day, chest day, hump day, back day, then cardio, rest on Saturday and then hiit on Sunday

[-] sacbuntchris@lemmy.world 1 points 18 hours ago

How long does sex last?

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