10 WAYS EXERCISE HELPS YOUR SKIN

How to choose skin care products isn’t the only factor when it comes to caring for our skin. Exercise is just as important. When you exercise, your heart rate speeds up, and your blood vessels begin to pump more blood around your body. This improves the circulation of oxygen to your skin. It also helps your skin produce more natural oils. Working out will make you sweat, which flushes out toxins that can cause blemishes. Let’s take a look at a few ways that exercise benefits your skin.

 

1. PROMOTES SMOOTH AND RADIANT SKIN

‘Working up a good sweat is like getting a mini-facial’ says US dermatologist Audrey Kunin. ‘When pores dilate, sweat expels trapped dirt and oil.’ Just remember to shower afterwards so the dirt doesn’t get reabsorbed into your skin.

 

2. TIGHTENS LOOSE SKIN

Loose skin can be frustrating. It can also have a negative impact on self-esteem. Weight training exercises can help decrease the appearance of loose skin, especially if the sagging is from weight loss. Tightening up loose skin doesn’t happen overnight. Keep at it - you’ll soon reap the benefits.

 

3. HELPS BUILD IMMUNITY

The immune-enhancing powers of exercise are great. Exercise boosts the immune system by speeding up your body’s ability to make white blood cells. More white blood cells mean fewer bacteria and viruses sneaking up on us. Stay as healthy as you can be by getting some exercise.

 

4. PROMOTES SOUND AND RESTFUL SLEEP

An intense workout might leave you feeling pleasantly relaxed. This will help you get a better night’s sleep. Shawn Talbott, a nutritional biochemist, explains that exercise sharpens the body’s sensitivity to the stress hormone cortisol, which can enhance sleep.

 

5. PROMOTES SELF-CONFIDENCE

People who do regular exercise are said to feel better about their self-worth compared to their couch-potato pals. The better you look and feel, the more confident you are.

 

6. LESS STRESS AND ANXIETY

Exercise has been shown to reduce most mild to moderate cases of anxiety and stress. So, get out there and go for a walk or hit the pool for 10 or 20 laps. The idea is to just get out and keep moving!

 

7. HELPS TO CONTROL WEIGHT

Your diet and exercise play an important role in controlling your weight. To maintain a healthy weight, the calories you eat, and drink must equal the energy you burn. The best way to burn those calories is through exercise!

 

8. SHARPENS THE MIND

Exercise stimulates your body to release proteins and chemicals that improve the structure and function of your brain. A good morning workout can help you stay sharp throughout the day.

 

9. INCREASES YOUR CHANCES OF LIVING LONGER

Studies have shown that physical activity can reduce your risk of dying early from dreaded diseases.

 

10. WRINKLE REDUCTION

Exercise helps maintain healthy levels of the stress hormone cortisol. A good workout can help your body stimulate collagen production to keep your skin firm and supple.

 

GET THAT POST-WORKOUT GLOW

Now that you know just how good exercise is for you, make it a habit to work out regularly. Hit the gym, join a yoga class, go hiking, swimming or start jogging. Talking of yoga, those who make a habit of this form of exercise say that it comes with benefits such as relaxation, good body shape and a glowing skin.