Water retention, aqueous cellulite… If any of this sounds familiar, you’re probably one of the many women who know the uncomfortable feeling of heavy legs, a sensation that often creeps in after a good workout. Stretching, a cold shower, staying hydrated, massage, avoiding heat and putting your feet up: here are our tips for looking after your legs after exercise!
The feeling of heavy legs is often associated with poor circulation in the legs. However, you may also experience this sensation after a workout, when your muscles have worked hard. You may then sometimes feel tingling, swelling and uncomfortable aches in your legs. If these sensations persist, ask your doctor for advice.
Don’t skip your stretches
There’s no need to push too hard when stretching right after a workout — you risk injury! That said, don’t forget to spend a few minutes cooling down with some gentle stretches at the end of your session. This good habit gives you a moment to relax your muscles gently before getting on with the rest of your day.
Try a cold shower
We can’t say it enough: a cold shower — or at least a blast of cold water — is ideal for rounding off your session. Cold water gives your legs a pleasant feeling of freshness. By making this simple gesture part of your routine, you finish your workout on an invigorating note. To do it properly, finish your shower with a stream of cold water running from your feet up to your glutes. Bonus: this habit also leaves you feeling revitalised! Summer or winter, it only takes a few seconds at the end of each session.
Drink plenty of water
It’s essential to drink plenty of water before, during and after physical activity to compensate for fluid loss. It’s also a great habit to keep up every day, well beyond your workouts! Keep a water bottle in your bag while you’re out and about: small, regular sips of cool water go down far more easily than a big glass gulped in one go. You can also add a few slices of lemon or cucumber for more variety throughout the week.
Massage your legs
To relax your legs after your workout — and, while you’re at it, take care of the skin on your thighs — don’t forget to massage your legs! The best-known technique is the pinch-and-roll massage. No need to be a massage expert to do it right — simply reach for your Cellublue Cupping Cup! Thanks to its suction effect, it effortlessly replicates the pinch-and-roll technique, for a moment of post-workout wellbeing. Of course, it also has its place in your body care routine — so it’s a great habit!
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Avoid heat
As we mentioned above, a cold shower is a great way to refresh your legs after exercise. But remember that it’s best to steer clear of heat sources when your legs feel heavy. That means no scalding showers, and also no hammams, saunas, hot baths or even hot wax hair removal! Opt for lukewarm water instead, then finish with a stream of cool water on your legs for a pleasantly fresh feeling.
Elevate your legs
Our final tip for your legs after exercise: elevate your legs. Ideally, lie against a wall with your legs almost vertical and a small cushion under your hips. It’s a simple, restful position and a very welcome break after your session! Hold the position for around fifteen minutes, then gently lower your legs. Afterwards, consider elevating your feet overnight by placing a cushion under your mattress, so that feeling of comfort lasts until you wake up.
If you’d like to care for skin with aqueous cellulite linked to water retention, here’s a simple routine to adopt: a varied, balanced diet, regular physical activity and pinch-and-roll massages with your Cellublue Cupping Cup. And if you’d like, there’s also the Anti-Cellulite Cure, which pairs capsules with a second product. Find out more about the cure right below:
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