Giving Blood

[lieberwoman]

I am donating blood this afternoon. I did weights this morning and have my kickboxing class early this afternoon before I go. I know I need to make sure to eat before I give blood and to increase my fluid for the next day. Is there anything else I should do? Also, will giving blood affect my strength more than just for a day or so?

Thanks!

[chizzled1419]

Originally posted by lieberwoman
I am donating blood this afternoon. I did weights this morning and have my kickboxing class early this afternoon before I go. I know I need to make sure to eat before I give blood and to increase my fluid for the next day. Is there anything else I should do? Also, will giving blood affect my strength more than just for a day or so?

Thanks!

The last time I gave blood, I didn't work out on that day, but did the following day. My strength was fine, but my endurance was terrible. I got tired very quickly. The day after that, I was back to normal.