Massage is a very direct and effective way to help shape the calf. Press the toes first, then start from the toe seam, and then slowly push from the ankle to the instep. Then slowly transition to the calf and relax the calf muscles. This action can promote blood circulation in the legs and has a good effect on leg edema. Suitable for women who often wear high heels to make their calves stiff and thick.
If a person's blood circulation is not good, his legs will swell. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust this group of people by improving their diet. Foods rich in vitamin E help to speed up blood circulation, while peanuts, wheat germ and almonds can achieve this goal. For foods with high salt content, you must eat less. This will lead to an increase in sodium concentration in the body, which may lead to edema of the calf. On the contrary, you should eat more foods containing potassium, such as tomatoes and bananas.
Climbing stairs is also a very good exercise, and it is also helpful for stovepipe. If you climb the stairs with the strength of your toes or heels, the effect will be better. In this process, you should keep your waist upright so that your center of gravity is on the whole sole of your foot. When climbing stairs, please be careful not to shrink your body or climb two or three steps at a time, which will cause great burden to your feet and spine. No matter what exercise needs to be gradual, don't overdo it, otherwise it will cause muscle pain.