We all know that exercise does the body good.  You know that it helps to strengthen your heart and lungs and that it promotes stronger and more defined muscles.   You also know that if you truly want to lose weight and keep it off then exercise is a crucial part of that process.

But did you know that it also benefits the health of your complexion, encouraging [Link Removed]  Yes, it's true you can now add skin care to the long list of benefits that exercise offers.  It's just one more reason to get off that couch and get active.

Exercise has been proven to increase circulation (blood flow) which helps to transport vital oxygen and nutrients to the epidermis.  This offers instant and long term gratification as exercise immediately gives you beautiful rosy cheeks as well as a beaming glow and overtime as the skin is continually nourished and fed more oxygen and nutrients it looks and acts healthier.

Exercise also plays a key role in reducing stress which  wreaks havoc on your health and affects the condition of your skin.  Reducing stress will not only aid in your overall health but will also promote [Link Removed] looks more youthful.  

When you don't have a way to relieve stress, the tension is held throughout your body in a variety of locations.  Holding tension in your face can cause lines and wrinkles to form such as the dreaded number 11 lines that can form between your brows from too much frowning.  Exercise is a great mental boost that relaxes the tight grip stress can have on your face.

Believe it or not, sweating is actually another perk that exercise offers.  When you sweat profusely during exercise it opens up the pores eliminating toxins and waste that can build up in the layers of your skin.  Just be sure to properly cleanse your skin after your workout so that the sweat, dirt, toxins, and waste don't have the chance to settle back into your pores.

Exercise is fantastic for keeping your health in top form, toning and firming muscles, losing weight, stress reduction, and now you can add exercise as a super skin care tip to the list.  So, get up and get glowing and know that you are not only doing something great for your health but you will look more beautiful in the process.

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