Weightlifting and gym workouts should be avoided for 1–2 weeks after LASIK. High-impact or straining exercises raise intraocular pressure and risk dislodging the corneal flap during the healing period.
Key Facts
- No gym or weights for the first 7–14 days after LASIK
- Light walking is safe from Day 2
- Yoga and stretching (avoid inverted poses) permitted after 1 week
- Swimming is prohibited for minimum 4 weeks
- Contact sports require 4–6 weeks of abstinence
Guidelines & Tips
- Start with 15-minute walks from Day 2 — fresh air helps recovery
- Resume light resistance training (machines only) after 2 weeks
- Avoid straining, holding breath, or inverted positions for 2 weeks
- Always wear UV sunglasses when exercising outdoors
- Wipe sweat away from face carefully — do not rub near eyes
- Return to full training only after your surgeon’s clearance
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