How to Prevent Spider Veins With Exercise
The purpose of veins is to bring oxygen depleted blood back to the heart from the body. Spider veins develop when blood gets backed up from valves in the veins not closing completely. The more severe case of this is varicose veins, where the pooling is so severe that the veins swell and are very noticeable by the human eye. Spider veins on the other hand, are small groupings of veins that actually look like tree branches or spider webs. They are often times seen in the legs.
Instructions
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Go for a walk. Something as simple as walking can help increase circulation and also strengthen the legs. Walk on inclines to increase the intensity.
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Go for a ride. Hop on a bicycle and go for a long ride. You can also use a spin bike or stationary bike at the gym.
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Lift your heels. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart. Now lift your heels off the floor as high as you can. Slowly lower and repeat. You can also do this by placing the balls of your feet on a step or block of wood.
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Lift your legs up. Lie on your back and have your legs straight out ahead of you. Grab on to a stationary object behind you and lift your legs up until your feet are parallel with the ceiling. Slowly lower them and repeat.
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Do step ups. Stand in front of a chair, bench or plyo box. Step up with the right foot and bring the knee of the left foot up as high as you can. Step back down with the left foot and repeat. Do a series of reps then change legs.
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Roll with it. Lie on your back with your heels up on a Swiss ball. Come into a bridge by lifting your hips up and getting your body in a straight line. Now roll the ball back towards your glutes while keeping your hips high. Roll it back out and repeat.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not do any high impact exercises like jump squats or other forms of plyometrics.
