Fight Aging With Exercise
Facial exercises are a critical tool for fighting the signs of aging—but don’t stop at the face. Research performed at McMaster University in Canada shows that regular physical exercise yields an array of benefits that help us look and feel younger. It bolsters our health, fights off disease and helps firm and smooth skin.
While the studies began with mice, researchers moved on to human participants who experienced younger looking skin. One of the most important variables was that the subjects exercises regularly, proving that consistency is key to attaining noticeable results. This is also true for facial exercises—daily practice is what we recommend to our clients.
Aim to work out a minimum of 30 minutes per day. If you haven’t exercised in a while, start with three days a week and build up to four or five. For optimum results, exercise five to six days a week. You can start out slowly, but always strive to boost the intensity duration of your workouts. While consistency is key, it’s also important to keep challenging your muscles and endurance levels.
Incorporate a mix of cardiovascular, resistance and flexibility training into your routine. Choose exercise forms that you enjoy so that you can stay motivated for the long haul. Below are a few great forms to try.
Walking
Walking is one of the easiest, most enjoyable activities you can do. It’s gentle yet very effective—studies show that it improves heart health, boosts metabolism and promotes healthy digestion. It also supports mental clarity, reduces stress levels, enhances mood through the release of endorphins, and can even help improve sleep quality. Plus, walking is accessible to nearly everyone and requires no special equipment—just a good pair of shoes and a willingness to move.
Strength Training
As we age, maintaining muscle mass becomes especially important for mobility, independence, and long-term health. Strength training builds lean muscle mass, which is essential for good posture. It also improves skin tone and elasticity, which helps combat sagging. In addition, strength training supports bone density, enhances balance and coordination, boosts metabolism, and contributes to overall body confidence.
Tai Chi
This beautiful Chinese martial arts blends meditation, deep breathing and gentle movement. It’s an excellent low-impact activity that is safe for all ages and reduces stress. Studies show that Tai Chi also lowers blood pressure, boosts the immune system and improves energy levels.
Dance
Dynamic workouts like dance burns lots of calories while the fun factor keeps you entertained. Whether you have a dance party at home or take a Zumba or ballet class, you’ll reap serious benefits.
Pilates
Dynamic workouts like dance burn a significant amount of calories while keeping you entertained with their high energy and fun factor. Whether you’re having a spontaneous dance party at home or taking a Zumba, hip-hop, or ballet class, you’ll reap serious physical and mental benefits. Dance improves cardiovascular health, coordination, and endurance, while also releasing feel-good endorphins that elevate your mood. It’s a joyful way to stay fit, express yourself, and reduce stress—all at once.
Incorporate regular workouts with a consistent practice that includes facial exercises and advanced skincare to look and feel younger and healthier.
Many clients write me to ask how they can enhance their facial exercises regimen. It’s really more than just tips and tricks—you need to implement a healthy antiaging lifestyle. This requires adopting habits and behaviors that stave off wrinkles and promote healthy skin, while avoiding those that don’t. Here are seven ways to help fight off the signs of aging and look your very best.
Summer is in full swing—which means we are most likely spending more time in the great outdoors. It’s also the time of year when we do the most damage to our skin, resulting in everything from fine lines and wrinkles to sunspots and hyperpigmentation. When you spend so much time and effort on facial exercises and skin care, it doesn’t make sense to let those dangerous UV rays wreak havoc on your precious skin.
Whether your goal is detox, body sculpting or boosting your mood, dry brushing will help you reach it. It’s one of the best ways to look and feel better every day. It’s easy to do, only takes a few minutes per day and can be done in the privacy of your home. All you need is a Sisal Louffa Mitt and a Sisal Louffa strap and you are all set.
We all know sunblock is non-negotiable when it comes to protecting our skin from the sun. It’s the ultimate secret weapon against premature aging, sun damage, and, most importantly, skin cancer. While most of us are pretty diligent about slathering SPF on our faces, there are a handful of often-overlooked areas that tend to get burned—and not in a fun beachy way.
If you have crepey, loose skin on your arms, there are several body sculpting tips that can improve the situation. Crepey skin is a very common problem associated with aging, and caused by several factors. As we age, our skin retains less moisture and our bodies produce less elastin and collagen. These proteins give your skin elasticity to stretch and contract, so when they break down, your skin sags and wrinkles.
Summer is almost here! That means lots of produce that can improve your skin and complement results from face exercises. Our diets impact our bodies at the cellular level, so when you’re not consuming enough healthy food, it shows on your skin.
Summer is around the corner, which can be a bittersweet time when you don’t feel your best in your swimsuit and summer clothes. One of the most common body concerns among women is belly fat, even for those who are not overweight. If you want to eliminate some of the excess fat around your waistline, follow the body sculpting steps below. Within a month—or even two weeks—you will start to see marked results.
If you’re seeking younger looking skin, vitamin C is a game changer. It’s a powerful antioxidant that can prevent and undo damage while brightening and firming the skin. It’s important to eat a vitamin C-rich diet and incorporate it into your skincare routine. When applied using a topical vitamin C serum, it combats sun damage in the form of age spots, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles and elasticity. Our Vitamin C Complex Serum is a free radical scavenger that makes skin look younger and healthier. When coupled with a daily regimen of facial exercises, you’ll take years off of your appearance.