Gainsdalf the Whey Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 So I gave blood today as I do every 2 months or so when the blood drive comes to my workplace. This however is the first time that I have a lifting day the same day. They tell you not to lift any heavy things for the rest of the day afterward. What's everyone's opinion on how long you should really wait? If you have actually lifted on the same day, what has been your experience with it?Caveat: I am not trying to make a decision. No matter what anyone says, I'm going to the gym at 5pm to lift heavy things, maybe earlier. Just trying to get a feel for what to expect to be different, such as weakness and not being able to lift as much. I've already drank 2 liters of water today so far to try to make up for the loss and ate 8 oreos at the refreshment table. Quote Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Light headedness and nausea are most common, well more so than you're used to. You may get a visit from Pukey the Clown. Although it has been a long while since I gave blood and exercised..... Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
jdanger Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I wouldn't but if you're smart and don't push it you'll be fine.This is coming from a guy who used to give blood then go drinking. 1 Quote Eat. Sleep. High bar squat. | Strength is a skill, refine it. Follow my Weightlifting team's antics: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Looking for a strength program? Check out The Danger Method and remember to do your damn abs Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I wouldn't but if you're smart and don't push it you'll be fine.This is coming from a guy who used to give blood then go drinking.Is it bad that in my college town the plasma/blood donation center is right next to the local college bar? Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Because I'm a big dude I typically have less side effects from it, I'm guessing because they take a lower percentage of my blood. I'm figuring I'm going to be able to lift about the same, since heavy lifting is mostly anaerobic, but maybe not have quite the endurance or recovery speed as there are less red blood cells to deliver oxygen. Quote Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
aj_rock Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Fainting can be expected if you go too hard. Mind you, it would be awesome to drink after. You'd be such a cheap drunk! Quote Why must I put a name on the foods I choose to eat and how I choose to eat them? Rather than tell people that I eat according to someone else's arbitrary rules, I'd rather just tell them, I eat healthy. And no, my diet does not have a name.My daily battle log! Link to comment
bondgirl311 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I donate pretty regularly as well. Your iron will also be lowered, but your glucose levels should be fine by now since those recover more quickly (myself, it takes me a good week to recover my iron levels without supplements). Light headedness and nausea are to be expected, but since you are a bigger guy you may not experience this too much like you said. Just don't go too hard. What time did you donate? I'd allow at least 4-5 hours between donating and lifting. Not sure what your lifts are, but try taking them slower as well. Don't want those heavy things falling on you if you pass out! Good luck tonight - let us know how it turns out. I'd like to know if I should expect any ill side effects between working out and donating.P.S. My mom works for the Charles Drew Institute with the American Red Cross in donor services reviewing training material. She may have some inside knowledge on this, or knows someone who could help us out. I'll shoot her an email and see what she says. Quote The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. ~ Lao Tzu The 30-Day Paleo Challenge Extravaganza!! bondgirl311's Battle Log - RAWR! My Own Personal Challenge 2012 Beach Challenge aka I don't care if it's from 1994, this is my JAM! Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 It's going to be a good 8 hours between donating and lifting, and I'm now 3.5 liters in on the water. I'm not too worried. Quote Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
wildross Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Not quite the same volume, but I've had blood taken for labs, fasting, both before and after working out and never seen any side effects. Quote Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
Leajes Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Each person is different and size for sure matters. You're a big guy so you might be able to get away with working on the same day as giving blood. Give it a shot but be very very careful. Listen to your body and push the eject button if things don't feel right at all.Sadly I don't give blood anymore just because it takes me two sleeps to fully recovery. Yes even the day after I feel really dizzy and my vision narrows when doing moderate weights. Keep in mind I was 5'9 and 135~ to 143~ pounds the couple of times I tried. I'm also have AB- blood type which isn't very useful to the blood system. Quote Link to comment
bondgirl311 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Okay, I got an answer from someone at the American Red Cross. I asked if it matters if someone already has an established weight lifting routine. One of the main reasons they don't want you to work out or lift heavy objects the day of donating is because of the clot that has formed. The strain of working out and lifting heaving things could dislodge the clot, and cause bleeding. Since you're donating a good 8 hours before working out, I'm not sure if that will impact the clot, but to be on the safe side you may want to not lift too heavy if you're determined to stay on your lifting schedule today. This is just me speaking, but they take blood from your vein - any bit of clot that dislodges in the vein has the potential to go straight to your heart. Just something to consider. Quote The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. ~ Lao Tzu The 30-Day Paleo Challenge Extravaganza!! bondgirl311's Battle Log - RAWR! My Own Personal Challenge 2012 Beach Challenge aka I don't care if it's from 1994, this is my JAM! Link to comment
andygates Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 When I gave blood then biked hard, I'd get a bit woozy. Nothing a huge slap-up tea and a couple of pints didn't fix. I'd be leery of doing intense overhead work, but other than that, go for it. Quote Link to comment
67alecto Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I give blood every 60 days or so (they come to my work 5 or 6 times a year), and when lifting days fall on blood drive days, I just do cardio that night instead. Quote Repairing a lifetime of bad habits... Link to comment
Crxmahan Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I wouldnt push myself at all after giving blood. I feel like it could do serious damage lack of oxygen to your muscles could cause a lot of strain. Quote Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I was a little shakey, but fine. Quote Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
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