Responsible for pumping blood into the lower limbs, the calf is an important region for blood circulation.
On social media, Kelly Key often shares her workout routine and healthy habits. This Monday, October 10th, was no different, as, in her Instagram stories, the singer recorded moments of the workout she did in the gym in the morning.
In the images you can see her perform a series of movements on the devices and in one of them she trains her calf. The singer took advantage of the situation to ask her followers: “Do you train your calf?”.
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Why is it important to train the calf?
The calf is considered the heart of the legs, as blood pumping in the lower limbs is carried out in this region. Therefore, it is vital to keep it strengthened to enjoy the circulation benefits.
“While the heart is the main protagonist of the arterial system, the calf musculature is the main responsible for the effective return of blood to the lung. Therefore, we say that the calf is the heart of the legs. Any situation where the calf does not. t functioning properly will worsen circulation, slowing the speed of the blood within the veins, “explains Dr. Aline Lamaita, vascular surgeon and member of the Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery.
According to the specialist, leaving the calf muscles still can cause some problems, including the appearance of varicose veins and venous thrombosis.
“Situations where this muscle is stationary for a long time can cause fluid retention in the legs, leading to swollen, heavy and tired legs and increasing the susceptibility to developing varicose veins and venous thrombosis,” he warns.
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