Wednesday, January 6, 2010

The health of our skin-Part 3 "Exercise"

So we've talked a bit about diet and exfoliation, now let's go on to exercise.
I know I know, it takes work just typing it and reading it. Exercise~working out comes easy for some, VERY hard for others. I'd have to say I'm somewhere in the middle. It's all about what my body and spirit needs.
I do have to say, I NEED IT, for my health and sanity. Whether it's a speed walking session with a girlfriend, a nice 3-6 mile run with fun tunes to keep me moving, stairs long enough to get my heart pumping, yoga or a great hike, it's all good. Find the thing you'll stick with and like, enjoy it and when you get bored, change it up. What's important is, get moving. That wonderful blood circulation is what's key to the health of your skin and more importantly, your spirit.
It's no secret exercise has crucial benefits for the entire body, remember our skin is the largest organ of our body, so the benefits can be enormous. One of the biggest benefits is the increased circulation and delivery of nutrients to the skin cells, rushing away potentially damaging toxins. Another benefit from exercising is the optimum benefit for making collagen, the support fibers that help keep wrinkles and lines away. All in all, the ones that exercise have a better complexion overall (unless you have those great genes that make your jaw drop).
If acne is the issue, it's better controlled with ongoing exercise, if it's occasional breakouts they are less severe, if it's dry skin, not so much after a good workout. At the end of the day, exercise is essential. Not only to our health over all, but to our spirit.

Find your exercise of choice and enjoy~It's so worth it!

Cheers to a healthy 2010

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