Lack of regular exercise and leg stimulation can lead to serious problems like varicose veins, spider veins, deep vein thrombosis or simply unhealthy looking, aching legs. Without the help of exercise contracting the muscles and pumping blood to the heart, our legs are much more inefficient at their job. As a result, younger people may encounter some of the complaints usually associated with the elderly. Although lack of exercise is usually a matter of choice, people who sit or stand for long periods are at particular risk. Exercise and stimulation of the legs away from work, must take precedence. For those who don’t have the time or motivation to go walking or jogging after work, Cleo Active provides an excellent way of keeping your legs active and healthy, stimulating the muscles and blood flow to give you healthier, comfortable and more attractive legs.
Excessive Exercise
Very few of us are naturally equipped to become athletes, yet we are advised to exercise more as it promotes a healthy, happy lifestyle. But pushing our bodies that step too far can result in physical weaknesses emerging, followed by discomfort and injury. Even the physically adept and strong athlete requires intensive treatment to protect and help heal their body. The legs, often taking the greatest strain, are a focus for special treatment. Massage of the legs has been used in sports and athletics for many years to help soothe pain, strengthen muscles and heal damage. It’s benefits are recognised to be greatly advantageous for performance and general fitness.
Circulation
Although a lot of the causes of our circulatory fitness may be hormonal or hereditary so keeping our legs active is crucial. Unlike our animal ancestors, we stand upright, making our bodies work against gravity to pump blood back up to the heart. Our legs play a crucial part in ensuring it flows around the body effectively. Poor circulation is not only a problem as we grow older, but the underlying cause of many aches and pains. When exercising, our muscles need oxygen and nutrients. These are supplied in the blood. Poor circulation means that muscles don’t get what they need, becoming fatigued and causing discomfort. For many, walking, sitting or standing can lead to this, but to what extent is dependent on your circulatory fitness.
