Poor circulation and the feeling of heavy legs are common even among athletes, especially women. The Association Cuida tus Veas proposes some tricks to prevent the problem:
01. Move in the office
Of little use to train an hour a day if afterwards you spend all day sitting without moving. Get up frequently and sit without crossing your legs.
Improving office health does not have to be mission impossible: we leave you some simple tricks, start by changing your chair with backing by a fitball, it's what we do in Sport Life, it allows us to maintain an active position in which we even work abdominal and in which the back seeks the straight line, so we force it to work. No need to start incorporating the fitball in your full day, start 5 minutes the first day and go increasing 5 minutes every other day until you do not even realize you're on a ball, working muscularly without finding out!
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02. Avoid high heels and very tight clothes ...
Because they hinder venous return.
In fact, according to a Danish study walking with high heels can increase the risk of osteoarthritis 6 times. In addition to the usual problems of overload on the fingers that can cause deformations and bunions, another study has found that the "heels" cause your knees to support 200% more stress, damaging the cartilage and increasing the risk of arthritis. In addition, the heels cause an arch of the back to compensate for the forward position. If you wear them every day, they also shorten your cufflinks and can stunt your natural way of walking barefoot.
03. A cold shower ...
Relieves the heaviness of legs at the end of the day. Keep in mind that cold water also has a "brown effect" , increases alertness, stimulates hormones that act against depression and also accelerates metabolism and helps burn fat. To make matters worse is a natural firming skin, stimulates defenses and prevents colds, do you need more reasons?
04. Follow a balanced diet, rich in fiber and low in salt
Intestinal problems negatively influence blood circulation. Here guide by common sense, that your diet is varied, in the monotony is the danger, look for natural foods and flee from the processed, better if it is from home and reduces the salt content, remember that the spices give a wonderful touch and tasty without harming your health.
05. Keep exercising
Activates circulation immediately and improves it in the medium term. In addition, it combats overweight, which accentuates circulatory problems.
06. A gentle massage upwards
Helps eliminate swelling and improve venous return. Use an anti-varicose cream to enhance the effect.