By including an exercise programme in your weekly or daily routine, you can improve your body shape, your health and your skin`s appearance. With only 30 minutes exercise 3 or 4 times per week, you can slow down the physical ageing process to your body and feel energised and healthier as well. An exercise that causes the body to sweat will improve the skin`s condition and de-stress the facial expressions. For those people who do not wish to take part in a form of exercise that is physically challenging, or for those who simply want to alleviate stress, there are various types of yoga that do not make the demands on the body that other forms of exercise often do. Yoga is a great way to alleviate stress as well as tone the body and remove toxins via stimulation of the organs. There are certain types of yoga exercise that can focus on, for example, increasing liver or kidney function, helping to improve the quality of the skin.

As we age, our bodies produce less collagen which helps to keep the skin looking young. The skin loses its elasticity, but with exercise, collagen levels are boosted, resulting in a slowing down of the ageing appearance of the skin. Collagen growth promotion via exercise will result in a plumping up of the facial skin, giving an appearance of less pronounced lines and wrinkles. Exercise causes an increase in the release of natural oils to the skin, which can help to moisturise the skin and prevent it from becoming dry. Exercise can help to regulate the body`s hormone levels. Cortisol, for example, which is a hormone that produces sebum, can be stimulated by stress into overproduction mode. Sebum is excreted via hair follicles and helps to loosen and removes dead skin cells. However, an overproduction of sebum can result in greasy skin, blocked pores and ultimately spots and blackheads. Reduction in sebum production can improve the skin`s condition greatly. Exercise boosts the production of new skin cells, to replace old cells. It is best to moisturise the facial skin before exercising to avoid dry skin. Always remember to rehydrate the body by drinking water before, during and after prolonged exercise. Wash the skin following exercise to remove the toxins that have been sweated out, otherwise you run the risk of a fungal skin infection occurring. Remember to kit yourself out with a good pair of comfortable mens trainers when taking part in regular exercise.