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Working Out: How Long to Wait. If you have a workout routine that is scheduled for a few times a week, try to wait at least 48 hours after getting your tattoo before you work out. However, if you are in training or cannot function without a daily workout, you can cut the time to 24 hours.
Best Answer: No, you will have to 6-8 weeks before getting in a pool or the ocean. You may be luck enough to swim as early as 4 weeks but as an artist and shop owner I always say 6-8 weeks. The chemicals in the water can cause massive problems when the tattoo is healing. You will know when it is finished healing.