Vaping and Exercise

[Kenho21]

So I just decided to go for a run for the first time in almost a year, and since that time I've gained about ten pounds. I am not in the best shape of my life (6'2" 220 lbs.) and I realize that, but when I went for the run after about 5 minutes I was panting heavily and after the 15 minute run it took me quite a while longer to catch my breath while panting very heavily. Even when I was out of shape at other times in my life and smoked I don't remember the breathing being such a problem for me. I have no allergies to any of the ingredients in any of the juice I vape and I am a moderate vaper (about 3-5 mls a day in a carto tank).

Does anyone here exercise regularly and vape daily?

So is vaping any better for my lungs when it comes to exercise?

 

[Buggs5347]

How long has it been since you had your last cig?

Since it's been about a year since you last ran, you can lose a lot of stamina. Weather could be a factor. Lots of things. Try training like the couch to 5K programs to build your stamina up over the next 6 weeks.

Last year at this time, I was running 5K's and still smoking 3 packs a day. Then I quit running in January. I couldn't run a 5K today if my life depended on it. I'm just getting ready to start training again. I'm hoping it's even easier on me since I'm not using the cigs.

 

[Drael]

Id be interested to hear what people say about this.

When I was last vaping, I found I could breath easier when moving alot. But I was vaping much less than 3-5mls a day.

Being unfit has a similar effect on cardio exercise though...

 

[nocturn4l3030]

you'll probably have more luck in the health forums... but if you search in google

site:www.e-cigarette-forum.com exercise running

you'll see there's mixed results in older threads. some can exercise and run much further than whrn they were smoking cigarettes, and others too are complaining about it seems like running is much harder on the lungs now. VG seems to be a suspected culprit..but no one really knows.

id love to hear more experiences from everyone too

 

[myyrkezaan]

I get tennis lessons on Tuesday night and Saturday afternoon, started getting them when smoking. At first there was absolutely no stamina, but it started getting better as I had more lessons. Missed 4 (2 weeks) lessons due due to weather and noticed the 1st one back was like I had started over.

Switched to vaping on a Saturday night, 8 cigs on Sunday, last cig that evening. The tennis lesson on Tuesday was noticeably better, less huffing and lasting longer after 2 days of not smoking.

Not sure about my juice ratios.

 

[Flexxx]

I feel like I get less winded now then when I used to smoke.

 

[Syav]

So I just decided to go for a run for the first time in almost a year, and since that time I've gained about ten pounds. I am not in the best shape of my life (6'2" 220 lbs.) and I realize that, but when I went for the run after about 5 minutes I was panting heavily and after the 15 minute run it took me quite a while longer to catch my breath while panting very heavily. Even when I was out of shape at other times in my life and smoked I don't remember the breathing being such a problem for me. I have no allergies to any of the ingredients in any of the juice I vape and I am a moderate vaper (about 3-5 mls a day in a carto tank).

Does anyone here exercise regularly and vape daily?

So is vaping any better for my lungs when it comes to exercise?

Yup give it a couple weeks and your stamina should improve. Provided you keep jogging 2-3 times a week, of course. Sometimes when I lift weights, I vape in between my workout sets (not that I recommend it). When I used to smoke cigarettes, there was no way in hell I could smoke a cigarette and workout at the same time.

 

[Nick Basham]

It will be good if/when studies come about the effect of vaping on the lungs.

 

[birdofparadise]

I quit smoking and started vaping over two years ago, I run about 9 to 12 miles a week, sometimes even more. I could not do this when I used to smoke. You need to gradually build up your level of exercise, it takes time if you have been inactive for a while. You should, however, visit your doctor before you get into any strenuous workout to get his approval and guidance. There are so many benefits to being active, not only weight loss, your energy level increases greatly, I highly recommend it. By the way, I use to smoke a pack a day for 32 years, I normally vape about 3 to 5 mls per day of PG/VG mixtures. I hear it takes about 7 years to get your lungs cleared from smoking, in my case, I am amazed I have been able to attain this goal.

 

[Mr.Mann]

I do work out, though because of a knee issue (reconstructive surgery), running is out the question for me. I have found that if you are going to work out/run in the morning, just don't vape prior to exercise. Or whenever you exercise, just don't vape for about an hour prior. I can't speak to whether or not anything is going on in your lungs per se, but I know that if I do get winded, it doesn't feel like it did before when I felt like my chest was full of sand.

p.s. Just keep at it, your conditioning will improve.

 

[RoseB]

Oh man the first couple weeks after I switched it was a pain to workout. After that it was smooth sailing. Was getting an hour in on the elliptical and hitting the weights. The the winter set in and my hips hurt. Take it slow work up to it. You will get in shape. You can doo it!

 

[Kenho21]

The more I think about it the more it seems likely that it's just a stamina issue. Like I said before, I've never been this out of shape in my life before and being only 27 years old I can't come up with a good excuse. I'm gonna keep at it, just got a gym membership to a place right down the street from me.

 

[Thrasher]

The more I think about it the more it seems likely that it's just a stamina issue. Like I said before, I've never been this out of shape in my life before and being only 27 years old I can't come up with a good excuse. I'm gonna keep at it, just got a gym membership to a place right down the street from me.

I have seen anecdotal evidence across the web talking about vaping too close to working out, i work out myself but i dont touch the vape while doing it, Im not in a gym but i do get my exercise, and i notice if I vape too much before I begin theres no problems but it does feel like the first few minutes of breathing are kinda restricted and then seems to wear off.

 

[SissySpike]

This could just be me but Ive noticed immediately after vaping if I do something strenuous verses not having vaped for 20 min or so I seem to get winded easier.

 

[Flexxx]

If you new to vaping your lungs will take time to heal from tobacco, when I first stopped smoking it was hard
to breath at first because of the healing, I talked to a doctor about it and he said its normal for that to happen.

 

[Drael]

This might have something to do with it:

CHEST Journal | Article

Im guessing its either the PG, or VG.

 

[zapped]

I cant really speak about the exercise part but Ive noticed that I have increased blood flow in certain areas and Im not getting as winded as I used to once a month (Im married

 

[lindsayfox]

Yes,here is my rule you can say that if you vape daily then you must exercise because there is this thing that after vaping you feel little filled and for the relaxation you must walk for at least 5 to 7 minutes.

 

[DaveP]

It can take from 1 to 9 months to see the improvement in your lungs. It depends on the individual. The first thing you will notice after quitting is an increase in congestion as your lungs begin to wake up and expel the crap you accumulated from years of smoking. The cilia begin to recover and grow back. That enables the lungs to clear themselves of all sorts of things that used to make you hack and cough to get out.

 

[vap3r3r]

I recently converted to vaping, but work out about 5 times a week, even when I was smoking. There have been some noticeable positive effects for me at least. I find that I am at least able to build capacity much better now. My muscles react better to both endurance and strength exercises. The only thing I have to keep on top of is my water intake as vaping dries me out something fierce.