If you are among the people who experience high blood pressure and poor circulation, you are aware that people who are suffering from similar conditions are always looking for a cure.
Nonetheless, regular exercise can greatly improve your circulation, as recommended by experts. The following exercises will keep the tone and condition of your body and will take only 15-20 minutes of your time during the day.
Swimming
Swimming is especially good for individuals who suffer from muscle and joint pain and it can be good practice for people of all ages. This exercise does no tension to the body, but engages all body muscles and stimulates oxygen flow to the heart and lungs.
Yoga
Yoga is breathing control technique which improves blood circulation in the muscles and xygen concentration in the blood.
Walking
Walking is undoubtedly the best exercise to improve your blood circulation. It tightens and relaxes the leg muscles and stimulates blood pumping throughout the body. Also, it reduces blood pressure. At the beginning, you should start with short walks, 2-3 times a week.
Stretching
In the morning, before you get up from bed, stretch! It is the first thing you should do, stretch well your legs and arms.
Push- ups
In the morning, before showering, do a set of 10 push-ups, and you will provide the needed energy for the following day.
Raising heels and toes
Sit with your knees on the floor creating an angle of 90 degrees. Raise your toes from the floor while keeping the heel on the floor. Then put them back on the floor. First do this one leg, and then repeat with the other. Next try with your both feet at the same time and eventually complete the exercise by swinging the heel to the toes.
Feet rotation
Sit on a chair and rotate your foot in a clockwise direction. By doing this you will improve the blood circulation and flexibility of your legs. You should repeat this exercise 10 times.
Joint exercise
In a standing position, lift up on your toes and come down on your heels, with your muscles tightened. This exercise should also be done 10 times, at least.
Neck exercises
Turn your head to the left and then to the right, to relax your neck. Count to 10. Next, roll your head around and bend it down until it touches the chest. Do not worry if you hear cracking sound while performing the exercises. They are normal and show that you stretch the neck ligaments successfully and that you are performing the exercises properly.
Hand exercises
First stretch and spread the fingers of your hand. Next, make a fist and hold that position for a couple of seconds. Then loosen your joint and spin your hand in a circular movement from the shoulder, for one minute. This is an excellent exercise to improve blood circulation and prevent cramps.
Cycling and dancing
Dancing is an excellent way to activate your body and improve your blood circulation. On the other hand, cycling is another amazing exercise for improving blood flow in the lower part of the body.
Try to do these exercises whenever you have some free time, and you should also ride a bicycle or swim for at least 45 minutes at the pool. You will soon feel the results.
