I recently saw a commercial on TV for a circulation booster. The way it works is by simply using electricity to stimulate the muscles in your lower leg. You sit on the couch and put your feet on the device for 30 minutes. The device reportedly increases circulation.
There is another amazing way to increase the circulation in your legs. It's called getting off the couch and going for a walk. As I anxiously await my son's first steps, I can't help but wonder, "When and why do we stop walking?" Walking has been called the "King of Exercise" for good reason. Walking has a great number of health benefits.
In terms of circulation, walking can improve not only the blood circulation in your legs but also the circulation through your arms and fingers as they are an active part of walking.
A brisk walk can also help control blood sugar, cholesterol levels and weight. Walking can burn in excess of 300 calories an hour.
Walking is a great way to increase your heart rate helping your heart and lungs grow stronger and more efficient. This will also lower your resting heart rate.
Walking will also greatly benefit your brain. It can elevate mood, help alleviate the symptoms of depression and relieves stress. It will also increase your ability to concentrate.
The bonus is that you don't need any special training, no special equipment and your entire family can do this activity together. And it can be done all year long.
As with any activity, you should always consult your doctor before starting an exercise program. For the general public, walking is typically a perfectly healthy activity so get out there and start walking!
Say it! Mean it! Do it!
