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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.
Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and soaking in the tub for at least a week while the tattoo heals. Exercise can cause friction and depending on where your new tattoo is, that movement may slow the healing or not allow it to heal properly.