Tanning after weight training

[DAVEZILLA]

Hi gang, just curious, I need to start tanning, but the only time I have available is around the same time I work out, and the tanning bed is already at the gym. I know it's not the best ideal to tan after working out, but I was wondering if anyone does this, and if so any problems, thanks in advance

[Bando]

Does the sun not shine in Virginia? Get out and get some natural tan, that's all I do and it still seems to work.

[DAVEZILLA]

Does the sun not shine in Virginia? Get out and get some natural tan, that's all I do and it still seems to work.

I wish I had the time, I work 2 jobs, I only have one full day off and I do all my errands that day, but yes the sun does shine very nicely

[Bando]

I workout so I can be outside with my shirt off. I guess if you need a pretend tan, it wouldn't hurt to do after w/o. But if no one sees it since you're always working, why bother?

I realize we're trying to project an image here. Weights and muscles - no shortcuts. Tanning booth = shortcut. Just my $.02, sorry if I offended.

[BOLDERNECK]

Hi gang, just curious, I need to start tanning, but the only time I have available is around the same time I work out, and the tanning bed is already at the gym. I know it's not the best ideal to tan after working out, but I was wondering if anyone does this, and if so any problems, thanks in advancei have done it...no prob..just make sure you hydrate your skin daily

[DAVEZILLA]

I workout so I can be outside with my shirt off. I guess if you need a pretend tan, it wouldn't hurt to do after w/o. But if no one sees it since you're always working, why bother?

I realize we're trying to project an image here. Weights and muscles - no shortcuts. Tanning booth = shortcut. Just my $.02, sorry if I offended.

oh I'm not offended, I appreciate any advice, but unfortuntaly a shortcut will have to do for now.


i have done it...no prob..just make sure you hydrate your skin daily

yes I was definitely planning on drinking lots of water before hand, but wasn't sure on any other side effects

[Khodiak]

I live in Alaska where we have 8 months of pretty much darkness. I tan once or twice a week usually after my workout. I have not noticed any ill effects.

[Amanda76]

Tanning post workout is actually better than tanning prior to a workout, IMO. If you tan pre-workout, it'll make you sleepy. Post-workout, having your blood circulation up after your workout will have a similar effect to tanning accelerator.

[partsRheavy]

Oh, but the "no-shortcut" solar-environmental-friendly method of tanning is soooo much more exciting and fun (and sometimes has a necessary shortcut).*

Nothing could be finer than June sunshine in Carolina...

Especially if ya live in a rural area with relatively few neighbors or passing cars...

butt....











if y'er catchin' a few rayz...and the low rumble of a car is heard in the distance along the road....








*better git inside via the shortcut aka run in a hurry and git 'dem nekkid parts outta da sunshine!

[partsRheavy]

I live in Alaska where we have 8 months of pretty much darkness. I tan once or twice a week usually after my workout. I have not noticed any ill effects.

I think the short days in Alaska would drive me to the booth sometime around August 15th...

I'm not a tanning booth person AT ALL, but we had warm weather in early February this year and I deliberately went sleeveless because I was dying for sunshine.

I think I would love Alaska this time of year though....long days. I can sleep when it's light outside, too! :-)

[DAVEZILLA]

I live in Alaska where we have 8 months of pretty much darkness. I tan once or twice a week usually after my workout. I have not noticed any ill effects.

well that's good to know, about the ill effects, will 1-2 days a week for me be enough just starting out.


Tanning post workout is actually better than tanning prior to a workout, IMO. If you tan pre-workout, it'll make you sleepy. Post-workout, having your blood circulation up after your workout will have a similar effect to tanning accelerator.

yeah, I wasn't planning on tanning before working out, I know that wouldn't be good. let me ask you this, I'm white as a ghost, I've never tanned in a bed before how often should I go at first? and for how long?

[Amanda76]

well that's good to know, about the ill effects, will 1-2 days a week for me be enough just starting out.



yeah, I wasn't planning on tanning before working out, I know that wouldn't be good. let me ask you this, I'm white as a ghost, I've never tanned in a bed before how often should I go at first? and for how long?


I'm not quite as white as a ghost and I start with 8 minutes in an old-school 20 minute bed. Ask the people who work there, but I wouldn't be surprised if they suggest 5-6 minutes to start with. And for me, I go 5-6 times a week to build my tan (takes a couple of weeks for met to work up to the full 20 minutes...I really don't like risking being burned by going any faster than that). I have gotten burned before and it ain't fun, so don't get in a hurry.

If you have the money, try a high-pressure bed. They use quartz lamps and have a filter that only lets UVA through. SUPPOSEDLY people don't burn in those...I have a friend who had NEVER been able to get a tan because of how easily she burns and she LOVES high pressure beds. I tan pretty easily and I love them too. I get as dark as I'm gonna get within the first week and I only have to go once a week to keep my tan up. :) The ones I've used are 12 minute beds and they say you can go the full time the first time you tan every year...but I still start with 8 minutes--I guess just because I always have? I guess it really doesn't make sense based on the percentage of time I used in the old beds, but...LOL So...little bit of extra money but you'll get a darker tan in less time with less upkeep and most importantly, less UV exposure every year.

You will have to be careful about going back to and older-style bed or being out in the sun if you choose to use the high pressure beds. High pressure beds give you lots of color by letting just enough UVA through to get you to produce more melatonin, but don't build up your tolerance to UVB rays. That surprises some people who are used to using the old style beds to build up their tolerance to the sun. Either way, make sure you keep using sun block. ;)

[Derrick101]

be careful of these sun beds they are melanoma beds.

[Tallgntlmn]

X2 on everything Amanda said in her last post.

The high pressure beds definitely give great color. BUT they also do not burn you so to speak. So when you get in the sun, you would probably get more of a burn than you would in the old style. The place I occasionally go has both styles and I alternate between them. It makes for a good mix.

I would also second her advice to ask what the people there think you should do. I get very dark quickly so I start out at 10 mins in a high pressure and 8 mins in a regular. After about 5 sessions in each, I hit the max. Of course, this is combined with about 5 hours at the pool both Saturday and Sunday if it is sunny. If I were you, I would probably go no more than 5 minutes in each for the first few times. After that I would base it on how you're doing.

Oh, one more thing that has not been mentioned, I don't think. Definitely get a good quality lotion for in there. Without it, your skin will probably get dry and tight. I prefer Cal Tan, but there are many different brands out there. A lotion after your shower afterward would be good too.

Derrick is right too. That's just something to consider, especially if you are one who has burned or is prone to burn. From everything I've ever heard about it, if you are one who burns, you are at higher risk.

[chodan9]

I'm torn on tanning, I just have never done much of it over the years. My twin brother is a fisherman and has been out a lot.
his skin looks much worse for wear than mine. leathery even.

[John Prophet]

I workout so I can be outside with my shirt off. I guess if you need a pretend tan, it wouldn't hurt to do after w/o. But if no one sees it since you're always working, why bother?

I realize we're trying to project an image here. Weights and muscles - no shortcuts. Tanning booth = shortcut. Just my $.02, sorry if I offended.



are u not listening to the dude?? he said he doesnt have the time to tan outdoors.

pretend tan??? youre tripping. The whole aspect of building muscles in the gym is pretty much "pretend". How is it any different from a tanning bed?

real sun = real tan
tanning bed = fake tan

real work=real muscles
gym work = fake muscles


instead of passing judgement..why not just answer his question or ignore it


you ought to know that u cant get an even tan outdoors unless you layout for that specific purpose. u cant just "spend time outdoors" and expect as nice tan. Youll get a farmers tan or golfers tan....yeah THATS real impressive

[John Prophet]

I always figured tanning after working out would be a good idea.

1) do the workout
2) drink a PWO shake or get some carbs in somehow
3) tan
4) go home and eat a meal

seems the relaxing atmosphere of the tanning bed would help to get the recovery process started

[rpaul11]

are u not listening to the dude?? he said he doesnt have the time to tan outdoors.

pretend tan??? youre tripping. The whole aspect of building muscles in the gym is pretty much "pretend". How is it any different from a tanning bed?

real sun = real tan
tanning bed = fake tan

real work=real muscles
gym work = fake muscles


instead of passing judgement..why not just answer his question or ignore it


you ought to know that u cant get an even tan outdoors unless you layout for that specific purpose. u cant just "spend time outdoors" and expect as nice tan. Youll get a farmers tan or golfers tan....yeah THATS real impressive

hey...don't be hating on my farmers tan. :D

I see no problem with going to a tanning bed once or twice a week for 10 mins or so...just don't over do it....

[DAVEZILLA]

are u not listening to the dude?? he said he doesnt have the time to tan outdoors.

pretend tan??? youre tripping. The whole aspect of building muscles in the gym is pretty much "pretend". How is it any different from a tanning bed?

real sun = real tan
tanning bed = fake tan

real work=real muscles
gym work = fake muscles


instead of passing judgement..why not just answer his question or ignore it


you ought to know that u cant get an even tan outdoors unless you layout for that specific purpose. u cant just "spend time outdoors" and expect as nice tan. Youll get a farmers tan or golfers tan....yeah THATS real impressive

LMAO hahaha


I always figured tanning after working out would be a good idea.

1) do the workout
2) drink a PWO shake or get some carbs in somehow
3) tan
4) go home and eat a meal

seems the relaxing atmosphere of the tanning bed would help to get the recovery process started

that is some good advice, I never thought tanning after a WO would be a good ideal, I was just hoping it wouldn't be a bad one, but yeah I guess I would be relaxing and starting the recovery process. thanks reps on recharge

[John Prophet]

that is some good advice, I never thought tanning after a WO would be a good ideal, I was just hoping it wouldn't be a bad one, but yeah I guess I would be relaxing and starting the recovery process. thanks reps on recharge

well I am not saying I KNOW its ideal...but its just something I thought of...seems it would be relaxing etc

[FitIron]

Hi gang, just curious, I need to start tanning, but the only time I have available is around the same time I work out, and the tanning bed is already at the gym. I know it's not the best ideal to tan after working out, but I was wondering if anyone does this, and if so any problems, thanks in advance


Tanning post workout is actually better than tanning prior to a workout, IMO. If you tan pre-workout, it'll make you sleepy. Post-workout, having your blood circulation up after your workout will have a similar effect to tanning accelerator.

Agreed!!!

It is absolutely the best time. Your body is already in a thermogenic state.

Many BB'ers including myself, epecially when getting ready for a show like now tan right afer I workout. It will also help remove SUB-Q water that is being retain and give you a harder, dryer look...

[black_socks]

I have not problems with it, actually it sort of helps me as i'm all pumped up and tired so i just lay in that tube and bake...

[BOLDERNECK]

oh I'm not offended, I appreciate any advice, but unfortuntaly a shortcut will have to do for now.



yes I was definitely planning on drinking lots of water before hand, but wasn't sure on any other side effectsi dont know of any side affects besides doing it to much...i do mystic,i did a research paper on tanning for certifcation...i talked to a derm. and it was all bad...just be creful! ok!

[Whiskeyjack]

real sun = real tan
tanning bed = fake tan

real work=real muscles
gym work = fake muscles


Ha ha - that's funny, and true. But in his defence I think he meant tanning bed as a sort of equivalent to steroids vs. working out as far as "real muscles" go.

Anyway, to the OP: be careful with tanning. I did it a good deal in my competing daze and never "over"did it, seemingly, although it's sure resulted in later years in a lot of moles and cautionaries from the derm. Baldie (who used to post here a lot) had a good part of his skull removed from skin cancer.

[Bando]

you ought to know that u cant get an even tan outdoors unless you layout for that specific purpose. u cant just "spend time outdoors" and expect as nice tan. Youll get a farmers tan or golfers tan....yeah THATS real impressive

I spent quite a few hours this sunny weekend painting my house with no shirt on, I put sunblock on my face and will get a good tan out of it. Same way I got my tan last year.

[The Abomination]

I live in Alaska where we have 8 months of pretty much darkness. I tan once or twice a week usually after my workout. I have not noticed any ill effects.Gotta love the sun so far this summer eh big guy?? NOT!! I'm starting to wonder if we'll even have summer this year...?

[eddie.mac]

I usually tan one a week after working out. I find it very relaxing especially after a long week of work.

[KiwiKeen]

be careful of these sun beds they are melanoma beds.

Disagree. There is probably more carcogenic compounds in the SunBlock sh"t you spread on yourself. Humans are meant to be exposed to UV. Two or three times per week should be no problem at about 20 mins a pop.

The whole hoopla over skin cancer and sunbeds is a load of tripe. If you overdo anything it will upset your immune system for sure - so if you do 1 hour 7 days a week 52 weeks per year, then yeah, sh"t, you may line yourself up for a 'noma or two, but a few sessions on a sunbed per week will most likely promote health, not destroy it.

[D1111]

Maybe someone can tell me why is it best to tan after working out??? because this is news to me???

[Tallgntlmn]

Maybe someone can tell me why is it best to tan after working out??? because this is news to me???If that's the case, when should you?

I would think it would be better after, but these are a bunch of guesses. First, you won't smell like girly lotion during your workout if you go after. It's relaxing after. If you do burn, you wouldn't irritate it by a repetitive motion or rubbing on machinery. Your skin is already warm and blood is flowing which could help melanin production as well as the lotion getting in your skin.

I really have no idea which would be better. When I do go, I go after. For me, I do not like smelling like a tanning bed so I would be distracted for a workout. I find it relaxing and a good delay between the gym and dinner. My gym does not have tanning but are rumored to get it someday. I have to go a few miles from the gym to get to mine. It makes more sense for me to go after for those reasons.

One thing i wonder in regards to tanning. How do the professionals get their lats tan? I mean I look like I was spray painted with a white line down between my lats and arms. This happens both from the pool and from the bed. I cannot get rid of that white streak. Do pros use Mystic or something versus UV?

[FitIron]

Maybe someone can tell me why is it best to tan after working out??? because this is news to me???

helps to remove SUB-Q water....

[Amanda76]

Maybe someone can tell me why is it best to tan after working out??? because this is news to me???

Besides what FitIron said, increased circulation from your workout brings more blood (and thus melanin) to the skin's surface (what "tingle factor" in tanning accelerator does). You'll probably also notice your skin has more of a tendency to react to natural sunlight when you've been moving around in it rather than just laying in it.


If that's the case, when should you?

I would think it would be better after, but these are a bunch of guesses. First, you won't smell like girly lotion during your workout if you go after. It's relaxing after. If you do burn, you wouldn't irritate it by a repetitive motion or rubbing on machinery. Your skin is already warm and blood is flowing which could help melanin production as well as the lotion getting in your skin.

I really have no idea which would be better. When I do go, I go after. For me, I do not like smelling like a tanning bed so I would be distracted for a workout. I find it relaxing and a good delay between the gym and dinner. My gym does not have tanning but are rumored to get it someday. I have to go a few miles from the gym to get to mine. It makes more sense for me to go after for those reasons.

One thing i wonder in regards to tanning. How do the professionals get their lats tan? I mean I look like I was spray painted with a white line down between my lats and arms. This happens both from the pool and from the bed. I cannot get rid of that white streak. Do pros use Mystic or something versus UV?

I move around to avoid getting that "racing stripe" down the sides of my body (roll over onto my sides)...I think that's what you're talking about, anyway. Also keeps you from getting that white line under your bum and having whiter spots on your pressure points (shoulderblades and low back). Because my face gets a lot more sun exposure than the rest of my body, I'll put a towel over it during a lot of my session.

[BOLDERNECK]

oh I'm not offended, I appreciate any advice, but unfortuntaly a shortcut will have to do for now.



yes I was definitely planning on drinking lots of water before hand, but wasn't sure on any other side effectsdont forget to hydrate your skin...and dont fall for those expensive lotions the cheap stuff works just fine...i do the mystic tan that tanning tears the hell out of your skin..i like it so far ,a girl at work came up to me and ask me if i had been to the beach...so i quess its working....goodluck with what your doing...hydrate.

[snoack]

I was never into tanning. Have a good farmer's tan going most of the year, that's about it.

[Darrett]

I just started tanning a week ago, and the place I go has a one month and year long memberships. The membership allows you unlimtied tanning (minus the 24 hour time restriction) and what they call a 360 bed, Im guess thats the same as a high pressure. Now tanning can get expensive if yu get accelerents, or tanning aids. But check in to membership, a 1 year at my place is 250 a year. The standard beds are unlimited and the 360 bed is at a reduced rate and I like to mix it up myself, and besides I get to tan completely nekkid (Naked) and jam to some rockin music from my own CD/

Oh and what a person meant by hydrating yourself, they meant your skin not your body, and that means after you tan you should use a good lotion, if you have accelerants on wait 30 min after tanning, shower, and then lotion up.

I think my next thing is learning how to exfoliate my skin properly.

[snoack]

'Final Destination 3' kind of killed the whole idea of tanning beds for me.

[sonicbnn]

I have done both before and after workout, I prefer tanning before my workout, for two reasons 1. I am usually to tired and sore to do this after I workout 2. The heat from the bed helps me get a good sweat going even after drying off, if I get right into my workout I can usually keep the sweat going and if I am not sweating I just do not feel like I am working out hard enough. I am not sure if one is actually scientifically better than the other, but I will now look into it.

[Darrett]

'Final Destination 3' kind of killed the whole idea of tanning beds for me.

LOL it cant happen that way if you really look in to it. There is no power setting in there and it would take hours to bake you like that, and there are lots of fail safes, like alarms, the beds are on timers, etc...

[Amanda76]

'Final Destination 3' kind of killed the whole idea of tanning beds for me.

What happened in that movie?

[snoack]

What happened in that movie?

2 chicks got roasted in tanning beds.

[Amanda76]

2 chicks got roasted in tanning beds.

I figured it had to do with SOMEONE getting roasted in a tanning bed, but how? LOL Figured it had to be a more interesting story than she fell asleep, the bed never shut off, and none of the employees ever checked on her. ;)

[Darrett]

I figured it had to do with SOMEONE getting roasted in a tanning bed, but how? LOL Figured it had to be a more interesting story than she fell asleep, the bed never shut off, and none of the employees ever checked on her. ;)

short version is that is the 3rd movie in a series where someone has precognition and steps in and stops someone from dying or something and that even caused others not to die as a result and that was cheating death so one by one "bizarre accidents" happen to them.

In the case of the 2 chicks, some condensation fell on the power supply to the bed to Mercury level as in you would bake if you were that close to the sun and a shelf or somethings fell on the beds latches and locked them in so they couldnt escape and in like 15 minutes they were roasted char cinders, oh yea the attendant went outside for a phne call and the thing he used to prop the door squeezed out and locked him out...

These girls were litterly look like they had been in cremation oven for 4 hours, and got this way in 15 minutes..

[Amanda76]

short version is that is the 3rd movie in a series where someone has precognition and steps in and stops someone from dying or something and that even caused others not to die as a result and that was cheating death so one by one "bizarre accidents" happen to them.

In the case of the 2 chicks, some condensation fell on the power supply to the bed to Mercury level as in you would bake if you were that close to the sun and a shelf or somethings fell on the beds latches and locked them in so they couldnt escape and in like 15 minutes they were roasted char cinders, oh yea the attendant went outside for a phne call and the thing he used to prop the door squeezed out and locked him out...

These girls were litterly look like they had been in cremation oven for 4 hours, and got this way in 15 minutes..

Eeeeeeeewww...that would totally suck. Think the people at my tanning salon would think I'm a freak if I insist they remove all shelves from their walls?

Sounds like an interesting storyline...gonna have to watch those movies one of these days (I have a hard time sitting and watching movies most of the time, though).

[snoack]

LOL it cant happen that way if you really look in to it. There is no power setting in there and it would take hours to bake you like that, and there are lots of fail safes, like alarms, the beds are on timers, etc...

not taking any chances...first time for everything

[Darrett]

not taking any chances...first time for everything

You have a greater chance of being struck by lightening in Texas on clear day that be killed or even seriously injured by a tanning bed, but thats your call. A person that lives life in fear doesnt really live at all.

[Darrett]

Eeeeeeeewww...that would totally suck. Think the people at my tanning salon would think I'm a freak if I insist they remove all shelves from their walls?

Sounds like an interesting storyline...gonna have to watch those movies one of these days (I have a hard time sitting and watching movies most of the time, though).

no shelves in mine, just some stands and chairs and a CD player and a Fan, im so tall I have to special request a chair so I can get nakked properly and not fall all over the place :)

[snoack]

You have a greater chance of being struck by lightening in Texas on clear day that be killed or even seriously injured by a tanning bed, but thats your call. A person that lives life in fear doesnt really live at all.


you know I'm kidding, right?

Just not big into tanning, never have been. My German-Irish genetic makeup doesn't adapt to it well.

[Darrett]

you know I'm kidding, right?

Just not big into tanning, never have been. My German-Irish genetic makeup doesn't adapt to it well.

I understand that, I think its my cherokee DNA that allows me to tan and get dark. Its been a LONG time since I really got any kind of tan as I tried to avoid the sun. My lineage is actually.. (1/4) Cherokee Indian and (1/2) German, and the rest is Irish, Scottish and Dutch... yea im a heinz 57 LOL...

Didnt understand the kidding part, you reiterated that 3 times so I took it as canon for you, my apologies. Its in the other posts, I beleive Amanda mentions it. Somthing about it blocks something or rather so you dont burn, and la la this...

FYI, you will read they have high pressure beds just for those people like you that dont tan to well.

[Amanda76]

I understand that, I think its my cherokee DNA that allows me to tan and get dark. Its been a LONG time since I really got any kind of tan as I tried to avoid the sun. My lineage is actually.. (1/4) Cherokee Indian and (1/2) German, and the rest is Irish, Scottish and Dutch... yea im a heinz 57 LOL...

Didnt understand the kidding part, you reiterated that 3 times so I took it as canon for you, my apologies. Its in the other posts, I beleive Amanda mentions it. Somthing about it blocks something or rather so you dont burn, and la la this...

FYI, you will read they have high pressure beds just for those people like you that dont tan to well.

I'm combo Euromutt/Osage and Cherokee Indian. It does make for easy tanning! My sister ended up on the white end of the spectrum and would burn ridiculously easily when she was a kid...had to have prescription sunscreen, even, so I understand snoak being careful. But she can tan in a bed...you have to remember you have better control over exposure in a bed.

Just make note of which end the electrical cord is on in case you have to stick your hand out there to pull it out of the wall in case of a condensation/trapped under bookshelf kinda situation. LOL

Not to peer pressure you into coming over to the dark side, or anything...LOL

[snoack]

Didnt understand the kidding part, you reiterated that 3 times so I took it as canon for you, my apologies.

all good brother! :) One thing I try hard to do is never take myself too seriously.

[snoack]

Just make note of which end the electrical cord is on in case you have to stick your hand out there to pull it out of the wall in case of a condensation/trapped under bookshelf kinda situation. LOL

Not to peer pressure you into coming over to the dark side, or anything...LOL

funny stuff and a nice play on words:)

I've got fresh ink, so I'm not supposed to tan right now. Haven't even had my shirt off outside since I had it done, which kind of stinks because I like to do my heavy bag work "topless"

[Darrett]

I'm combo Euromutt/Osage and Cherokee Indian. It does make for easy tanning! My sister ended up on the white end of the spectrum and would burn ridiculously easily when she was a kid...had to have prescription sunscreen, even, so I understand snoak being careful. But she can tan in a bed...you have to remember you have better control over exposure in a bed.

Just make note of which end the electrical cord is on in case you have to stick your hand out there to pull it out of the wall in case of a condensation/trapped under bookshelf kinda situation. LOL

Not to peer pressure you into coming over to the dark side, or anything...LOL

I came to the dark side already... tanning over a week now..using accelerents, etc, tanning lotion for the face, membership, 360 beds, I rather enjoy it. I swear every little change I make. First it was losing some weight, then it was my diet change, then it was exercising, diet change to clean whole foods, then adding more exercising, and now since I added the tanning bed and animal vitamins, etc... I Swear I feel like I am in my early 20's again and I want MORE AND MORE! I WANT AN 8 pack... but its going to take time and work but its okay, its my current obsession LOL.

Or make sure you have sledge hammer if you are worried getting trapped.

[snoack]

I came to the dark side already... tanning over a week now..using accelerents, etc, tanning lotion for the face, membership, 360 beds, I rather enjoy it. I swear every little change I make. First it was losing some weight, then it was my diet change, then it was exercising, diet change to clean whole foods, then adding more exercising, and now since I added the tanning bed and animal vitamins, etc... I Swear I feel like I am in my early 20's again and I want MORE AND MORE! I WANT AN 8 pack... but its going to take time and work but its okay, its my current obsession LOL.

Or make sure you have sledge hammer if you are worried getting trapped.

I hear ya there!

Funny thing, I'm starting to get a LOT of looks and attention from the ladies...and we're not talking about the ones my age, we're talking 19-25 age range. Must be doing something right. :)

...makes the wife somewhat jealous...which works out quite well for me! :)

[Amanda76]

funny stuff and a nice play on words:)

I've got fresh ink, so I'm not supposed to tan right now. Haven't even had my shirt off outside since I had it done, which kind of stinks because I like to do my heavy bag work "topless"

Yeah...probably better not cave to our peer pressure, then. LOL


I came to the dark side already... tanning over a week now..using accelerents, etc, tanning lotion for the face, membership, 360 beds, I rather enjoy it. I swear every little change I make. First it was losing some weight, then it was my diet change, then it was exercising, diet change to clean whole foods, then adding more exercising, and now since I added the tanning bed and animal vitamins, etc... I Swear I feel like I am in my early 20's again and I want MORE AND MORE! I WANT AN 8 pack... but its going to take time and work but its okay, its my current obsession LOL.

Or make sure you have sledge hammer if you are worried getting trapped.

That is awesome. It's a good obsession. :D And I'm sure they won't think anything more of me wandering in with a sledgehammer every day than if I demand they redo their decorating. Think I'll even be able to get enough swing to do anything to the bed?


I hear ya there!

Funny thing, I'm starting to get a LOT of looks and attention from the ladies...and we're not talking about the ones my age, we're talking 19-25 age range. Must be doing something right. :)

...makes the wife somewhat jealous...which works out quite well for me! :)

I guess when you stop posting, we'll know the wifey has you locked up. LOL

[Darrett]

That is awesome. It's a good obsession. :D And I'm sure they won't think anything more of me wandering in with a sledgehammer every day than if I demand they redo their decorating. Think I'll even be able to get enough swing to do anything to the bed?

Well depending on the bed, you could swing a lot of things other than a sledge hammer, LOL ;)

Yes thats what I tell people right now, of all things for me to have an obsession about, atleast this one is a healthy obsession.





I guess when you stop posting, we'll know the wifey has you locked up. LOL

What if he's not married? LOL

[Darrett]

okay asked some questions about tanning beds, especially concerning those that burn...

There are two types of UV lamps. one that bronzes you and the other one that exposes you and lets you produce Vitamin A and D, but they are also the ones that can burn you.


The high pressure beds have ONLY the UV Lamps that "bronze" you, so its ONLY cosmetic, if you try to use that and think you are resistant to the sun you wont be. However it does allow you maxium exposure time of 15 miutes without getting burned.

The other beds have different watts and styles to accomplish different things, the place I go rates the beds from level 1 to level 8. You have to build up resistances before you go to the other beds.

I do both.

[greggamma]

Hi gang, just curious, I need to start tanning, but the only time I have available is around the same time I work out, and the tanning bed is already at the gym. I know it's not the best ideal to tan after working out, but I was wondering if anyone does this, and if so any problems, thanks in advance
Try this. I have no time to tan or choose not to have the time. Self Tanners lasts 10 day -2 weeks works better and is cheaper than Clarins. I spent $18 on 8 ounces of DHA bulk- enough to make 1/2 to 1 gallon of tanner depending on the concentrations. I get compliments all the time. But practice putting it on. DHA is the only "approved" effective sunless tanner.

http://dihydroxyacetone.com/
http://www.thesynergy.com/supplies/additives.htm#DHA

These two links are the ones I use. The people at Synergy Scents were very helpful in helping me "blend" my own tanner.
I treat people with Melanoma all the day long. Save yourself the worry, expense and avoid the Sun except for 15 mins on your palms and face for vitamin D conversion.

[RunningLinux]

I'll offer a contrary opinion here: don't tan. There's no such thing as a healthy tan. There are no health benefits to tanning. A "healthy tan" is just as logical as a "safe cigarette". It doesn't exist. Or I should say, the only safe tan is using those artificial tanners.

[Khodiak]

I always figured tanning after working out would be a good idea.

1) do the workout
2) drink a PWO shake or get some carbs in somehow
3) tan
4) go home and eat a meal

seems the relaxing atmosphere of the tanning bed would help to get the recovery process started

That is exactly what I do, I even take a nap for 20 mins while on the bed.

[DAVEZILLA]

hey everyone, thanks for all the responses

[Tishalicious]

be careful of these sun beds they are melanoma beds.

I'd spray-tan myself. There's been a high profile case here in Aus were a woman has died from cancer from a few trips to sun-bed-land.

I think if you aren't used to the sun - doooooon't do it - just spray it.

[darrylc]

I workout so I can be outside with my shirt off. I guess if you need a pretend tan, it wouldn't hurt to do after w/o. But if no one sees it since you're always working, why bother?

I realize we're trying to project an image here. Weights and muscles - no shortcuts. Tanning booth = shortcut. Just my $.02, sorry if I offended.

"If no one sees it why Bother"??????? Maybe he does it for himself, and not to show off to other people????!!!!?????