DVTs, redeyes, and a new exercise program
May 18, 2005 | 7:10 am
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DVTs, redeyes, and a new exercise program
I'm about 40, decent health but I've been doing a lot of exercise recently, aerobic. Looking to get myself up to about 40 min per day of aerobic. The problem is, I'm a frequent flyer. Not as much in the past few weeks, but I have some international trips coming up soon and few redeyes.
So, I've heard that strenuous exercise increases the chance of DVT. Does anyone know why? Is there anything I should do aside from the standard "drink lots of water and change position."? Should I avoid exercise immediately prior to flights or something?
Any help or pointers would be appreciated.
So, I've heard that strenuous exercise increases the chance of DVT. Does anyone know why? Is there anything I should do aside from the standard "drink lots of water and change position."? Should I avoid exercise immediately prior to flights or something?
Any help or pointers would be appreciated.
May 18, 2005 | 8:16 am
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Originally Posted by whirledtraveler
So, I've heard that strenuous exercise increases the chance of DVT. Does anyone know why? Is there anything I should do aside from the standard "drink lots of water and change position."? Should I avoid exercise immediately prior to flights or something?
Any help or pointers would be appreciated.
Any help or pointers would be appreciated.