Gain Flawless, Glowing Skin By Regular Exercising

The feeling you get after a good workout or exercise is almost indescribable. It could be because you got off the treadmill or you finally got the yoga posture correct or it can be the deed of the endorphins in your body. Endorphins are nothing but the ‘feel-good’ hormones released in your body during pleasurable activities to reduce stress and focus on a person’s well-being.

The same hormones are indirectly connected to the skin, which is proven to be beneficial for skin improvement. Various studies by Dermatologists show that although not fully understandable, Endorphins affect the skin positively. Symptoms of acne breakouts, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis which are caused due to heavy stress can be avoided by regular exercising that releases endorphins. 

Benefits of Exercising on Skin

• The fresh radiance and naturally attractive skin you feel after exercising that even cosmetic advertisers try to replicate is indirectly related to endorphins. 
• Daily exercising regulates and increases the steady flow of blood to every organ, including the skin. 
• Provides oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells and cleanses the skin from the inside creating a perfect post-workout glow. 
• It has been seen that people who exercise tend to have a better sleep schedule of 7-9 hours, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
• A better sleep routine results in the management of stress levels, which is one of the causes of skin-related issues. 
• Helps carry away the waste products present in the skin, including free radicals from the active cells, therefore flushing out cellular debris from the system.
• Workout also helps in releasing toxins and oxygenating skin, which can be an important step in the process of preventing and reversing signs of ageing. 

Other Benefits of Regular Workouts

• The release of various hormones from exercising improves the ability of muscular tissues to absorb amino acids which results in the overall growth of the body and reduction of muscle breakdown.
• Maintains and reduces body weight and improves body balance by burning calories and supporting fast metabolism. 
• Has a direct & positive impact on physical health, specifically cardiovascular health by increasing the heart rate and steady blood flow. 
• Boosts your energy levels. 
• You can even gain weight as per your wish but only with the right exercises and the right diet regime followed.
• Lowers your blood pressure and triglyceride levels in your body that prevents the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and early death.
• Improves the cognitive functions of the brain and protects memory.
• Reduces anxiety, depression, and stress levels. 
• Relaxes the tensed muscles of your body, especially the neck, and shoulders.
• Promotes better sleep and self-esteem. 
• Exercise also helps in blood circulation to the scalp and hair follicles preventing hair damage and controlling hair loss.
• Strengthens your bone, and joint muscles by keeping them healthy.
• Lower the chances of ‘functional limitation.’ 

Precautions to Be Kept in Mind While Exercising Considering Skin

• Avoid skin makeup, foundations or other makeup items as makeup mixed with sweat is dangerously harmful to the skin since the pores get clogged up even before the workout. 
• Wear clothing and accessories that protect from UV rays and apply sunscreen that is water resistant and SPF 30 & above to prevent skin cancer caused by sunburns. Reapply after every 2 hours. 
• Choose moisture-wicking fabrics like nylon and polystyrene and wear loose garments instead of tight clothing covering most of your skin to avoid rapid skin aging. 
• Completely avoid contact with types of equipment or fabrics that aren’t clean. Use a clean towel to gently pat away the sweat from your skin.
• Shower wholly or wash your face with a gentle non-comedogenic cleanse or wipe your skin with pads containing salicylic acid.
• Use salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide cleanser to clean pores and fight bacteria and prevent excess oil production.
• Apply deodorant after showering on dry skin & after the workout.

List of Exercises Helpful For Improved Skin

• Facial Yoga: This relaxes your facial muscles, tones your skin, and provides radiance. These yoga exercises on your face reset all your 57 face and neck muscles & boosts circulation. You can perform this yoga anytime and anywhere unlike the other yoga exercises. 
• Cardio: This is very useful in oxygenation which in turn is essential for healthy, glowing skin. Want evenly-toned skin? Perform Cardio exercises regularly which boosts the blood flow in more than one way. This is also greatly helpful for a healthy heart.
• HIIT Training: These high-intensity and toning exercises are a good way to boost collagen production that helps in the protection of fine lines, and wrinkles on your skin. It even helps with skin damage. 
• Running: As mentioned above, sweating helps in the removal of toxins from your skin and delivers a post-workout glow to an individual. 

Conclusion 

To obtain younger-looking, glowing skin, it isn’t always necessary to follow a spa routine or medical treatment. You can achieve it naturally by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, that is by following a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and having a good sleep schedule. 

Just by only exercising there would not be any appreciable outcomes. Along with that, maintaining the hydration level by drinking plenty of water plus eating a healthy diet, collectively improves your skin and keeps it healthy.

Right exercises with the right precautions do great wonders for your body, mind, and skin. So, make sure to do exercises, even if those are light exercises or walking to maintain good and well-balanced health. 

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Soundarya Kamat

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