Spring is the perfect time to fall in love with your legs again! After months of hiding your gams under long pants, it’s almost time for shorts, skirts and dresses. But are you excited to show them off? Approximately 40 percent of women and 25 percent of men are plagued by varicose veins and many young people are at risk of developing the disease.
What are some outdoor activities for springtime that can help promote healthy leg veins?
1. Walking
Any activity that keeps your legs moving is beneficial for our veins. Walking is the simplest way to achieve this goal. If you live within walking distance of the local market or post office, ditch the car and take a nice stroll to your destination. When you’re not outdoors, take the stairs instead of the elevator and suggest walking meetings at work.
2. Outdoor Exercises
For those who like to get quick exercise moves in throughout the day, take your routine outdoors! Sunshine does a body good; set up on the lawn and do your daily leg exercises, like squats and lunges. The change of scenery may even give you the energy to push harder!
3. Farmer’s Market Trips
Excess weight is a contributing factor of varicose vein disease. To maintain a healthy diet and get your body moving, take a trip to the local farmer’s market. You can walk around, picking out fresh fruits and vegetables to support better eating habits and weight loss goals.
4. Hammock or Deck Lounging
When warmer weather arrives, break out the hammock or patio lounge chair and enjoy a good book in the sunshine. Leg elevation helps blood travel back to the heart and gives your veins a break, so be sure to put your feet up!
5. Swimming
Swimming is a good low-impact exercise for the body. Not only does this activity relieve lower body stress, but it puts no added pressure on the joints. When you swim a few laps, your calf muscles are worked – also great for leg sculpting!
This spring, don’t be sidelined by heavy, aching or restless legs. If you’re suffering from varicose vein disease, the Vein Centers of Connecticut offer a variety of modern treatment options to remove these unhealthy leg veins. To learn more or schedule a consultation, contact us today!