08 June 2007

Cardio for Beauty


Clear complexions owe a great deal to a healthy circulatory system thanks to regular cardiovascular exercise: running, jogging, dancing, biking....sex, etc. Blood flows through our bodies to carry nutrients to various organs to keep them in working order; your skin, as you probably know by now, is your largest organ.

Let's say you don't like to do cardio work, especially in a gym. I totally understand; my knees are cranky after near two decades of ballet, jazz and tap but I still take dance classes. On the other hand, running on a treadmill is murder on my joints. The dance classes seem better because as your body sways with the music you tend to ignore your aches and pains. Swimming is also a good alternative for someone who has bad joints.

But many everyday activities can be seen as cardio, the important thing is a carefully increased heart rate. Of course if you have heart conditions, consult your doctor. Not only will you lose any weight you consider uninvited but your skill will look better for it.

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