Varicose veins / cellulites

weighmeless
weighmeless Posts: 42 Member
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Can varicose veins and cellulites be reduced with walking .. I am hitting 20000 steps most of the days and will start working soon. That will bring down the steps but I am thinking I can still manage 10000+ a day atleast. Will that help with cellulites and varicose ?

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  • RubyLou25
    RubyLou25 Posts: 212 Member
    My varicose veins seemed to get worse but I think that's more to do with having less body fat and being able to see the veins more.

  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,384 Member
    Nope. Both varicose veins and cellulite are mainly genetic and would require surgery (laser or otherwise) to remove. The appearance of cellulite can sometimes be diminished with a strength-based program.
  • thechiopodist
    thechiopodist Posts: 216 Member
    Anything which increases circulation will help both, but you may need support stockings if the varicose veins are bad to reduce the effect of gravity. Celulitis is something that once you've had it, you are prone to it from then on. Make sure you moisturize well and be careful not to scratch your legs and feet.
  • Seffell
    Seffell Posts: 2,221 Member
    toxikon wrote: »
    Nope. Both varicose veins and cellulite are mainly genetic and would require surgery (laser or otherwise) to remove. The appearance of cellulite can sometimes be diminished with a strength-based program.

    I'm not sure but seems the OP is talking about cellulitis, not cellulite.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,400 Member
    I had my varicose veins injected and they are pretty much gone (I'm 62). I had it done by a specialist and I wish I had started sooner. I began about 7 years ago, and go back for a touch up every 2 yrs now. As for cellulite, I swim and that seems to keep it under control.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,372 Member
    Nothing you can do about them. I walk a lot too and don't carry much fat in my legs so in a way, walking has actually made it worse.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,627 Member
    both are genetic. call your folks and tell em thanks ;)

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