It’s hardly news that exercise is great for your mind, body and mental outlook but .. Here’s another reason to get moving: Regular exercise is one of the keys to glowing, happy and healthy skin!

When we think exercise “We tend to focus on the cardiovascular benefits of being physical, which are important, However anything that promotes healthy circulation also helps to keep your skin healthy and vibrant,

You may have to take some extra care if you have a skin condition that can flare up with exercise (skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, or psoriasis) . However don’t let these skin conditions prevent you from being active and Here’s why…

By increasing blood flow, exercise helps nourish skin cells and keep them vital. “Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to working cells throughout the body, including the skin (the largest organ of our body). In addition to providing oxygen, blood flow also helps to eliminate waste products, including free radicals, from working cells. The job of neutralizing toxins belongs mostly to the liver, however  by increasing blood flow, a good workout session can help to flush cellular debris out of the system – It’s like cleansing your skin from the inside out!Exercise has also been proven to assist with  stress, by decreasing stress, some conditions can show some improvement..
Although researchers are still investigating the link between stress and skin, studies show that the sebaceous glands, which produce oil in the skin, are influenced by stress hormones.

A dewy sheen on your cheeks thanks to all the sweat dripping off your forehead may not be the only way fitness keeps your skin young. Researchers at McMaster University in Ontario studied a small group of adults between ages 20 and 84. The frequent exercisers who were over age 40 had skin that resembled the more supple, elastic skin of people in their 20s and 30s. The difference had nothing to do with sun exposure (which would age your skin faster if you didn’t wear sunscreen), reported the research team; they theorized that exercise creates body substances that help slow aging in skin, though they say more research is needed to learn how exercise changes skin composition.

Regular exercise can help tone muscles, this doesn’t have a direct effect on the skin but does assist in giving you a smoother more toned appearance!

When it comes to which exercise is best when considering skin health

All exercises has it benefits, however any movements thats get you sweating is best, this allows for the toxins to move through your system and to exit the body, leaving not only healthier skin but a healthy mind & body… but remember it’s consistency that counts!