Some Exercise Tips While You Soar Through the Sky

With addition of modern aircraft and the rapid increase in the number of air travelers, most airlines have extra long haul services now. Such long traveling hours are not healthy for blood circulation and pose the threat of DVT or deep vein thrombosis. In-flight magazines often warn passengers of the risks and provide sound tips to keep circulation trouble at bay.

One of healthiest things to do is to increase the intake of fluids and try to consume less of alcohol or alcoholic beverages during long flights. A conscious attempt should also be made to move one’s the toes up and down, stretch your legs as far out as possible, and pointing the toes, and rocking left and right in the chair, clenching and unclenching the muscles. Stretching the arms and wiggling fingers, while rotating the wrist, will aid in maintaining healthy circulation. An occasional stroll to the washroom or the lavatory is the perfect exercise as you through the clouds to keep circulation problems at bay.