Why Do I Retain Water When I Exercise?

Do you think you are retaining water or maybe your hands and feet are swelling up from blood circulation? I can only guess because I know that the best time to shop for shoes is after walking around all day because your feet get a little bigger from walking around, so maybe the swelling is from exercising and not from water..

I have had similar happen to me. So I looked it up. Basically this is a normal reflex because your blood vessels tend to expand and increase blood flow to cool you, etc. It is not really bloating or retaining fluid, but is that your heart has pumped the fluid around to your extremities and because they have small muscles they are not getting it pumped back. The term is vasodilation.

Eating salty foods can cause water retention. You might check with your doctor to see if you need a water pill. I do take a water pill but it doesn't cause me to make mega bathroom trips as it does most people.

Hello my friend gtargirl Ji, [b]"It's usually because you're not getting enough water. It sounds counter-intuitive, but MORE water can actually help you get rid of water retention. If your body builds up salts you will retain water so that the salt level does not get too concentrated. By drinking more WATER you will be able to pass the salts and get rid of the extra water. If that doesn't solve the problem, you may need to talk to your doctor. Water retention can also be an indication of high blood pressure. "[/b] May God bless You and have a great time.

In these cases always see a doctor. MyLot users can't assist you decently on distance and without pulling of an investigation.

absolutely, please consult a doctor immediately. i am sure it is something very minor, but it should be addressed nevertheless.

I do the same thing. My toes sometimes swell looking like sausage links..not very appetizing to think about I know..lol but you might not be drinking enough water.. Water is a very important part of your daily effort to stay slim. If you don't drink enough water then your body will begin RETAINING WATER and you'll get a more "puffy" look when that happens. Contrary to popular belief drinking lots of water does not make you retain it -- in fact, you'll begin to retain water when you don't drink ENOUGH water per day. Not Enough Water Causes Retention! This is true because when you don't drink enough water each day then your body begins HOLDING ONTO AS MUCH WATER AS IT CAN (as a panic response) And that is probably why it retains in our feet,legs and hands since we exercised the body is trying to adsorb all the fluids in areas that we used to exercise.. http://burnthefatjourney.com/weight-loss/why-water-in-a-weight-loss-diet-is-essential/

I guess it has something to do with poor circulation. Your body must not be able to handle being on your feet and walking for that length of time. I have a treadmill also but hardly ever use it. We got a Bowflex and I love it.

Can't say I've ever had this happen but duh how often to I actually exercise? Not near as often as I should :( Are you sure your retaining water? It sounds to me more like a circulation problem, you might want to check with your doctor.

Water retention shouldn't be painful unless your hands and feet swell to a strut. Then the pain would be mostly surface pain as the skin is stretched. Dehydration can cause such swelling during exercise, but so could serious medical conditions. I'd recommend you talk to a health care practitioner before proceeding with exercise, just to be sure you're not aggravating a serious condition.