Sitting a lot? This is what exercise does to your blood circulation

Autumn is coming. The days are getting shorter, we're indoors more often, and we're unconsciously moving less. Now is a good time to consciously make movement a part of your day.

Summer is gradually giving way to shorter days. We tend to stay indoors more in the evenings, go out less spontaneously, and that daily walk might even be skipped due to rain or cold.

There's nothing unusual about that. But all those small moments combined do make a difference. Because our bodies are made to move.

And you certainly don't have to exercise every day for that.

Regularly standing up, walking, taking the stairs, or activating your muscles helps to literally keep your body in motion. Your circulation also benefits from this.

Why prolonged sitting is not ideal for your circulation

When you move, your muscles constantly contract and relax. Especially in the legs, this muscle activity helps to support blood flow.

When we sit still for a long time, some of that muscle activity is lost. The blood flow in the legs can temporarily decrease as a result.

That's why standing up or walking a short distance after sitting for a long time often feels so good. Your muscles become active again, and circulation also gets a boost.

The good news? You don't have to do an intensive workout for this.

Small moments of movement also count

We often associate sufficient movement with sports.

An hour at the gym. A vigorous bike ride. Swimming laps in the pool.

All good, but movement also comes in many smaller forms.

Standing up for a moment when you've been sitting at a table or on the couch for a while. Taking a short walk. Taking the stairs. Moving while watching television. Doing a few simple exercises.

They may not be impressive athletic achievements, but they do break up longer periods of sitting still.

And precisely that regularity is important.

You don't always have to do more. Sometimes, just sitting still for less time helps.

And where does vibration fit into this story?

Vibration training is also primarily about movement.

When you stand on a PowerBoard, the rapid movements of the platform cause your body to constantly make small adjustments to stay stable. This automatically activates muscles.

This rapid muscle activity is not only interesting during exercises. Research into whole-body vibration also shows that vibration can temporarily stimulate local blood circulation during and shortly after a session.

This does not mean that a PowerBoard replaces walking, cycling, or other forms of movement.

See it rather as an additional way to activate your body — and one that is available right at home.

Not everyone has to do the same thing

We might find that to be the most important point.

For one person, moving means a strenuous workout. For another, a walk is already a nice daily goal. And when intense exercise becomes less obvious, a low-threshold form of movement can be particularly interesting.

A PowerBoard can also be used in various ways.

You can perform squats and other exercises on it, but you don't have to make it an intensive workout. Starting slowly and discovering what intensity suits you is at least as important.

The PowerBoard 3.0 has 99 intensity levels and 3 automatic programs, allowing you to adjust the vibration to your own level and way of moving.

Not everyone needs to become an athlete.

But every body needs movement.

Don't let autumn be a stagnant season

In summer, we get a lot of movement almost for free.

A walk to a cafe, gardening, an evening stroll because it's still light... As soon as the days get shorter and colder, some of those moments disappear naturally.

That's why autumn is a good time to create new habits.

Stand up regularly. Take that short walk anyway. Take the stairs more often. Move while watching your favorite show. Or make a few minutes on the PowerBoard a regular part of your day.

It doesn't have to take long. It doesn't have to be strenuous.

The most important thing is that you do it.

Keep moving. Feel better.

Even when the days get shorter.