Exercise and going to the gym are things that we all dislike. While you may think that working out is only good for weight loss, it’s also great for beauty. Exercise is the best way to get glowing skin and hair. It also makes you feel and look better. Here are 11 beauty benefits from exercising.
1. Exercise helps keep acne at bay. Exercise helps increase blood flow, and sweating also unclogs pores to remove dirt and oil. This makes you less susceptible to acne. Exercise also helps lower stress levels, gets rid of cellular debris and helps control the production of testosterone-dependent hormones like DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) and DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) that are also responsible for acne.
2. Exercise can give you glowing skin immediately. When you exercise, your blood circulation increases in and around the face. Exercise also releases ‘happy-hormones’ and rapid breathing oxygenates your skin, making it healthier. This all together will give your skin a healthy radiance.
3. Exercise can help you keep your hair healthy. Your scalp will also receive some nutrition. Exercise increases blood flow to the scalp and keeps your hair healthy. Exercise also increases the circulation of oxygenated blood in your hair, which strengthens it. Exercise also reduces stress which is a major cause of hair loss.
4. Cellulite is a problem that can be difficult to eliminate, especially when you’ve tried to lose weight but haven’t been able to. Exercise is key. According to Ayurvedic and yoga texts, cellulite can be caused by a dysfunctional lymphatic system. Exercise helps to normalise the lymphatic system, which in turn helps you get rid of cellulite.
5. Exercise is a natural way to reduce wrinkles. Exercise relieves stress, which in turn reduces cortisol production. Cortisol interferes with collagen production, which is the protein that keeps your skin elastic and supple. Exercises also help to boost the production of collagen. This helps your skin repair and delay the appearance of wrinkles.
6. Improves digestion. According to Ayurveda, improper digestion can cause breakouts and dull skin. Exercise can help with that as well. A study by the Gastroenterological Society of Australia found that exercise strengthens the abdominal walls and helps the intestinal muscles break down food more effectively, moving it faster along the digestive tract. In an interview with Women’s Day.com, Dr. Katz, MD director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Centre, said that regular exercise can prevent constipation. Even short, interspersed walking can keep your digestive system in check.
7. Exercise helps you sleep better. According to a Journal of Sleep Medicine Reviews[1] study, exercising increased your total sleep duration. When it comes to looking good when you wake up, sleeping is essential. When you sleep, your body also produces growth hormones that help repair and rebuild tissues. This also maintains the production of collagen, which helps to keep your skin healthy and wrinkle-free.
8. Exercise improves posture. Working out strengthens all of your muscles, including those in your core, back, buttocks hamstrings, and chest. These muscles will become stronger, which in turn improves posture. As you work out, it is important to be aware of your posture. This will help you improve your posture.
9. Beats anxiety, depression and stress: When you exercise, your brain releases powerful relaxing chemicals, like seretonin, which helps relieve anxiety and stress. A research[3] has shown that exercise can also help to beat depression. This state of happiness also makes you look better. It not only gives you a beautiful glow, but it also makes your body language better.
10. Exercise not only makes you feel better, it also makes you look better. You will feel more confident and happier about your appearance with glowing skin, weight-loss and healthy hair.
11. Exercise can reverse the effects of oxidative stresses. Exercise helps release happy hormones such as serotonin and dopamine. It also reverses the ageing process on the cellular level. A study published in International Journal of Sports Medicine[2] found that exercise helps to reduce stress. It also tends to reverse the damage caused to cells by oxidative stress. Regular exercise can make your skin healthier and younger.
