Varicose Veins and Weightlifting Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be blue, red or flesh coloured and can be caused by weak or damaged valves in the veins. Many factors can increase chances of getting varicose veins but the most common are weight gain, lack or movement and diet as well as a genetic predisposition to having weak valves. Healthy diet, exercise and weight management are all ways of helping manage and prevent varicose veins. But it is found that lifting weights can make the problem worse. It is recommended if you have already have varicose veins, it is best to get assessed by a specialist before starting or continuing to lift weights. But this does not mean you have to stop entirely. As previously mentioned, exercise is a great way of managing and preventing varicose veins! These simple steps will help prevent varicose veins during weight lifting so you can keep up your training program in a healthy and safe way 1 - wear supportive stockings such as our Athletics 8 compression pants (worn by Chad Mackay) during heavy lifting athletics8.au 2 - stretch your legs before any heavy lifting 3 - boost circulation in your legs before heavy lifting by doing 20 minutes of moderate cardio either on a bike or treadmill 4 - elevate your legs or use compression stockings after a lifting workout to maintain circulation in the legs 5 - engage in a cool down routine after a lifting session to promote further circulation in the legs such as a 10 minute walk or slow cycle
Posted on: Mon, 05 May 2014 03:53:58 +0000
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