3.    Get moving.

There’s no better way to get blood flowing than with exercise. That’s why exercise is a critical component of good circulation.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that adults between the ages of 18 and 64 engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity weekly. And don’t think that you need to go crazy with exercise to reap the benefits. Moderate activity can be as simple as brisk walking.

Two or more days of strengthening exercises working all major muscle groups are suggested. In other words, pumping iron is good.

Don’t fret if large amounts of activity seem overwhelming. Just break it down into separate time frames of at least 10 minutes.
So pencil exercise into your routine today. If you have to, block it off as a work appointment. This will get you into the habit of regular exercise to get your blood flowing.

4.    Lose weight.

There are more benefits of losing weight than just fitting into those cherished skinny jeans. Weight loss is a circulation system’s best friend.

According to the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), studies that examined extra weight on a cellular level found more of a risk of inflammation and subsequent clots that potentially could cause a stroke or heart attack.

You don’t have to lose a lot of weight to make a difference in circulation. In fact, losing just 10 percent of body weight will help. “When weight loss achieves a level of 10 percent, the levels of inflammatory substances circulating in the blood drop significantly, and, therefore, the risk of vascular damage is reduced as well,” reports the OAC.