Varicose veins are a common venous disease that usually occurs in women, not men. Due to insufficient blood flow, these veins appear larger in the legs and feet, causing the valve in the vein to weaken and mix with the blood. In most cases, the color of the varicose veins is unsightly and appears as a bulge in the affected area. Discomfort in the form of pain, agitation or itching may also be accompanied by varicose veins. A healthy diet, weight management and exercise, including weight lifting, help manage and prevent varicose veins.
Using leg presses does not put a great deal of pressure on the veins, creating leg muscles. (Source: Barry Austin / Photodisc / Getty Images) Step 1
Stretch your leg muscles in preparation when your veins are dependent on muscles When transporting blood in the ground, more intense exercise can be performed. Bend your calf muscles, stretch your quads, hamstrings and spin your hips. Simple stretching and slight exercise can increase heart rate and oxygenate the blood flowing to the veins around the muscles. Keep each static stretch for 5 to 10 seconds.
Step 2
Walk briskly or use an aerobics machine to strengthen blood circulation before lifting weights. During heavy weight lifting, moderate aerobic exercise is performed for 10 to 20 minutes to reduce the possibility of venous congestion.
Step 3
Change the positioning of the lower body movement from standing to sitting or down. If you usually have a squat or leg press, alternate your workout from the existing varicose veins. Try a sitting leg press, a squat or a sitting limb and a hamstring weighting machine. Consult your doctor before trying to do a handstand.
Step 4
Use the weight you can handle to avoid muscle collapse. Too much weight can cause injury and prevent the valve in the vein from opening completely to allow blood to flow. If you plan to gain weight, gradually increase your weight with the help of your partner.
Step 5
After 10 minutes on foot, calm down after lifting weights. Keep blood flowing through the veins by a slight walk after weight lifting. Similar stretch cooling is done during warm-up.
Step 6
Raise your legs and put on compression stockings after exercise. Take a rest after s workout, sit down or lie down, raise your legs above the heart level. Altitude helps keep the blood circulation. Pressure stockings prevent blood from collecting in certain areas. Consult your doctor according to your situation.
Tips
As a general rule for managing varicose veins, avoid standing for a long time or sitting in the same position.
Regular exercise and weight lifting can help control weight, which is a factor that causes varicose veins.
Warnings
Rare but serious complications of varicose veins include blood clots and ulcers, which may indicate other potential health problems.
