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Psychological Benefits of Exercise

Happy Women’s Day !

Losing weight, svelte figure, strength training or toned muscles….. Each woman has her own reasons for exercise. Feeling fit and looking good makes us feel better about ourselves. Exercise is an ideal wellness maintenance activity. You can keep many an ailment at bay by maintaining an appropriate exercise regimen. Improved bone density, healthy body weight, ideal BMI, healthy heart and more – the benefits of exercising are myriad!

Psychological Benefits of Exercise

Regular exercise has been noticed to combat signs and effects of aging. Improved nerve health and enhanced antioxidant activity can delay the aging process of the cells. Exercise helps boost the immune system which consequently results in better resistance to illness. Better blood circulation reduces the changes of stroke and clotting.

The release of endorphins is highly beneficial in relieving stress and pain. The increased flow of blood to the brain aids in better memory and concentration. A relaxed and calm mind is ready to take on the rigors of everyday life and more tuned. The elevated feeling that is felt after a regular exercise routine or a walk is euphoric. In fact, regular exercise goes a long way in alleviating depression, lowering anxiety and controlling mood swings. Experience enhanced energy levels and mental alertness with regular exercise.

Choose an exercise form that suits you inherently. A regular workout at a gym works well for some while some other women prefer to take up a sport. Take to walking or gardening if your age and health do not permit more strenuous activity. You can incorporate yoga into your lifestyle and reap the benefits of a calm mind and supple body. Feel good about yourself….. It’s never too late to start!

Winter Skin Care

Skincare regimen is based on many a factor – your skin type, age, season, place you live and lifestyle factors. With winter upon us, we are left coping with chapped lips, flaky skin and hands that look withered and dry. With the right winter skin care, all this can be a thing of the past.

winter skin care

Ensure that you keep your baths short. Don’t go in for hot water, though it’s really tempting! Prolonged hot baths will end up robbing the skin of its protective fat and lipid layers. Seal in the moisture after a bath with a winter care cream or body oil.

Continue to use your body or skin scrub to exfoliate dead skin. Avoid strong skin cleansers, especially those that contain alcohol. Follow it up with a pat of moisturizer. You can opt for natural moisturizers such as flaxseed oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, evening primrose oil or almond oil.

Sunscreens are not just for summer – your skin needs them in winter too. Use a moisturizing sunscreen to protect your skin from UV damage and the drying effect of winter.

Don’t restrict your winter skin care to facial skin alone. Follow this regimen for the whole body. Take care of chapped lips with moisturizing lip care products, lip balms or Vaseline. Using a lip exfoliant can help keep chapped lips at bay.

Pack your daily fitness regimen into the schedule and there is nothing better than healthy skin that results from good blood circulation.

At night, you can consider using a hydrating cream that is best suited for your skin type. This will help keep dry skin at bay and leave it looking smooth and well hydrated.

Go on. Winter proof your skin!

Yoga Clothing

This is part of the series on Yoga. As we have covered the basics of Yoga for the beginners last week, we cover the Yoga clothing in this part.

Despite what the adjacent levitating image of the woman shows, you need not go on a shopping spree to source your typical yoga wear. Any comfy loose fitting apparel will be just about adequate.

Yoga clothing must keep you comfortable during the entire workout. Yoga clothes that are uncomfortable or restrictive are likely to be distracting at a yoga session. Various parts of the body must be able to move with ease with your selection of yoga apparel. Choose yoga clothes that fit your frame well. Durability is another important factor while choosing yoga clothes. With bending and stretching yoga asanas, it is but natural that your yoga clothing be double seamed.Cotton is a preferred fabric for yoga clothing.

Go in for yoga clothes that are absorbent. Breathable fabrics wont leave you with chaffing and discomfort. Select yoga pants in a style that suits your preference, be it full length or cropped pants, leggings or capris. Go in for drawstring or elastic waists as they are likely to be more suitable during yoga. Flexibility is of paramount importance when it comes to choosing yoga pants as they must allow you to move sans restrictions. Lightweight pants in cotton that are not too tight, not too loose are ideal for yoga clothing.

Select yoga clothes that appeal to your sense of modesty and comfort. Women can go in for comfortable tee-shirts over shorts or pants. Do not choose a very loose tee-shirt as it is likely to slip down when you are doing yogic asanas that require you to lift your legs up.