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The following suggestions apply for any long journey, such as coach, train or car, and also when sitting for any lengthy period.
- Keep your legs and feet active - every half hour, bend and straighten them to keep the blood circulatingImage: passengers on an aircraft
- Press down on the balls of your feet, then raise the heels to help increase the blood flow in your legs
- Don't cross your legs
- Exercise your chest and upper body frequently
- Do deep breathing exercises to help improve circulation
- Walk up and down the aisles frequently
- If you are on a long flight which has refuelling stops, take the opportunity to leave the plane and walk about
- Drink plenty of water - preferably a glass every hour
- Avoid alcohol - or, if you must, take only small amounts. Alcohol will cause dehydration and sleepiness
- Avoid sleeping pills - they will cause you to be immobile for long periods
- Try not to sleep for too long in a cramped position - move about as much as possible, and stretch out
- Make sure you have had plenty of rest before you make a lengthy journey, so that you are not too tired
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