5. Bicycle Legs:
How to do it:
- Lie on your back, bringing your legs in the air and bending them at the knee.
- Slowly, begin to pedal your legs as if you were riding a bicycle.
- You can also do the same motion one leg at a time, alternating your legs between sets.
6. Side Lunges:
How to do it:
- Stand with your legs hip-width apart. Step to the side with your right leg, bending your right knee at a 90-degree-angle.
- Your left leg should be at a slight ankle. To resume your starting position, slowly begin to straighten your right leg, bringing your leg back into hip-width stance.
- Repeat on the left leg. Remember to make sure your knee stays directly over your ankle when performing the side lunge.
7. Knee and Ankle Flexing:
How to do it:
- Lie back down on the floor and slowly lift your knee to your chest, calf bent down.
- While holding that position, roll your ankle around several times.
- Do it slowly and forcefully, do not let your foot hang freely.
- Repeat several times, alternating legs.
Other Exercises for Varicose Veins:
- Prolonged abdominal posturing (yoga)Exercise
- Sit ups
- Crunches
- Lunges