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Regular exercise prevents obesity and harmful
weight gain. Being overweight puts more stress on
veins and valves in our bodies. This forces our
veins to work harder to keep blood flowing.
Exercise promotes healthy veins by stimulating the
flow of blood.
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BUTT-KICK
While standing in place,
raise your heel to reach
your buttocks.
Try “kicking” your butt
every few seconds while
alternating between legs.
Do this for 30 seconds to a
minute a few times a day.
LEG LIFTS
Sit or lie on your back with
your legs straight out. If
you prefer to stay off the
floor, sit in a chair with
your feet flat.
Slowly lift one leg and ho
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it in the air for at least fiv
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seconds.
Repeat the exercise with
your other leg.
SQUATS
From a standing position,
lower your body.
Once you have reached a
seated position, use your
leg muscles to resume
standing.
If you have balance issues,
you can do squats against
a wall for added support.
LUNGES
Step forward with one foot
until your leg reaches a 90degree angle.
Then lift your front lunging
leg to return to the starting
position.
Repeat in this position for
more reps, or change legs
between each rep.
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