Group: General Fitness & Exercise

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Veins

cjlcjl
cjlcjl
Posts: 2
Joined: 2006/03/30
Canada
2006/03/30, 07:41 PM
i havent been weight training for to long but some people i know have veins hat sortof bulge out more on there arms and legs... i am just wondering how to get this because my veins show when i work out or lift but not as much when im just sitting there???
Mojo_67
Mojo_67
Posts: 1,299
Joined: 2003/09/23
United States
2006/03/30, 08:13 PM
Like has been touched on here in the past, some people just have better veins. Mainly comes down to body temp., activity level and how lean you are. The last time this topic was explored was quite entertaining. Lets see what it brings this time.

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Stevept
Stevept
Posts: 44
Joined: 2005/11/06
United Kingdom
2006/03/31, 07:32 AM
As Mojo says it is mostly down to genetics and low body fat, although some bodybuilders will use Niacin or apparently red wine (drink it or rub it on?:big_smile:)

Niacin in large doses can have some side affects, notabley possible liver damage.
cjlcjl
cjlcjl
Posts: 2
Joined: 2006/03/30
Canada
2006/04/02, 04:27 PM
Also myy friend said people who have more noticable viens are people who have more fiber is this true?
bb1fit
bb1fit
Posts: 11,105
Joined: 2001/06/30
United States
2006/04/02, 04:39 PM
Vascularity is a product of heat. If your bodyheat is high, your bodies natural "cooling" mechanism is to pump blood to the area. Ever notice when you are cold, even the best veins pull back in like a snail.

Other than that, leaness and genetics are the key players.

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