Vaping & Exercise

Vaping & Exercise – Does Vaping Affect Working Out?

Vaping has become an incredibly popular hobby and habit that millions of people are taking up. Some people are starting to vape simply because it seems like an exciting and flavorful thing to do while others are switching to vaping after smoking for years.
Unfortunately, many people assume that vaping is entirely safe and that it can be done before, during and after a workout without any ill effects.

Vaping and Smoking – The Difference

While vaping is a healthier alternative to smoking and many people who have made the switch from cigarettes to vaping have noticed a significant improvement in their health, it’s still not the healthiest of habits to participate in.

Because of the propylene glycol that is put into most e-liquids, you may find that you experience a sore throat more often than before you started vaping. Others find that vaping makes them feel dizzy or even nauseous, which are all side effects of the ingredients put into the e-juice.

Plus, if you’re choosing an e-liquid that has nicotine in it, you’ll experience the side effects of ingesting nicotine which may include dizziness, dry mouth and headache.

Vaping and exercise

Its Effects on the Lungs

While there aren’t hundreds of chemicals in the vaping e-liquid that there are in cigarettes, you’re still putting straight vapor into your lungs every time you take a hit on the machine.

Some studies have shown that this vapor can lead to different lung conditions that make it difficult to breathe easy or take long and deep breaths. However, these studies aren’t entirely conclusive on vaping’s effect on the lungs, so it’s still up for debate.

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Why You Shouldn’t Vape After Working Out

After a workout, your blood is pumping and your heart is racing. When you take a hit on a vape, the nicotine e-juice will constrict your blood vessels. This inhibits the blood from going through your body and providing the body with the vital oxygen that it needs.

What this means for you is that you aren’t getting the outcome that you might expect every time you workout. This can be a problem for those who are working out for its health benefits.


Better Alternatives

If you love to vape but don’t want it to have an impact on your workout, you should consider going with an e-juice that is completely nicotine-free. This prevents the nicotine from constricting the blood vessels and allows the blood in the body to flow easily and provide the organs and skin with vital oxygen.

Your other alternative is to stop vaping altogether so that it is not a problem at all. However, for some people, this can be easier said than done because vaping can become a habit that is difficult to break out of.

How to Vape Without it Affecting Your Workout

The best way for you to vape without it affecting your workout is to avoid using nicotine in your e-juice and to allow time for the body to cool down after exercise.

You should never vape during or immediately after a workout because the nicotine will constrict the blood vessels and prevent you from getting the most out of your workout. Allow for roughly a half hour to an hour after a workout to let the body cool down before picking up the vape and giving it a puff.

While vaping is a wonderful alternative to smoking, it isn’t without its side effects. For many people, they experience dizziness and nausea if they try to vape too often or immediately following a workout.

Because of this, it’s important to switch to a quality e-juice and to be aware of how much and when you’re vaping so that you can adjust your lifestyle to benefit your body.

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