The Best Aerobic Exercises to Improve Circulation

Any exercise during which you keep moving fairly rapidly for 20 minutes is aerobic. However, any resting takes away the aerobic element. So, singles tennis is borderline aerobic - but don't rely on it. Doubles tennis definitely not. Squash - again, borderline; even though it is very demanding when playing the points.

Running is clearly aerobic if kept up for 20 minutes plus. However, damage to knee joints is the risk. Do certainly use the correct shoes if you do this.

Swimming is a pretty good aerobic exercise.

The Best Exercise To Improve Circulation

My favourite aerobic exercise is easy to do; can be done by nearly anyone; is safe; is free!. That is... WALKING.

Fast walking is a great aerobic exercise, and I strongly recommend it.

Go for a fast walk at 3-5 times a week for 25-30 minutes. Get off the train or bus early and walk. Or walk around the block or up a hill.

Just get out there and walk - but not slowly now; set a good pace, and walk.

Certainly, play racquet sports too, and certainly carry out weight training exercises 2-3 times a week for 40 minutes. But fast walking can be the key for you for serious cardio-vascular (heart and artery) flexibility and strength.

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Some herbs to help blood circulation:

1. Cayenne Pepper.

Cayenne is a wonderful herb which improves circulation wonderfully. Cayenne has an affinity with the circulation, the heart and the blood. Cayenne does what is needed; if you need safely to increase the circulation, it helps. (But see the caution below.)

Eg - varicose veins; try taking 1 Cayenne Capsule 3 times a day.

2. Ginkgo Capsules or Drops

Ginkgo is well known for helping to improve the circulation. It is mainly known for its effect on the brain - especially with regard to memory. However, Ginkgo does improve circulation for the whole body.

3. Garlic Capsules

Garlic has been used for many years to help the circulation and arteries. It can be used in cooking; but many people prefer to use low odour garlic - which is more sociable (your breath does not smell!) This is available as Garlic Capsules. 1-3 capsules a day is the usual amount taken.

4. Hawthorn Berry

Hawthorn Berry is a well known, safe, herb for improving heart function and helping to improve blood circulation. It is favoured by many herbalists. If you search around it can be found to buy on the Internet. One good type of hawthorn to buy is as Hawthorn Drops.

5. Circulation Herbal Formulas

Proprietary formulations are available to help circulation. These are combinations of herbs which help to improve blood circulation.

Cheers

Rob Ralph