Just as physical exercise helps keep the body firm and toned, exercising the face is also important. Sparing 15 to 20 minutes everyday for these facial exercises will protect the facial muscles from slackening. These exercises not only tighten and tone the facial muscles , they also smoothen the lines, reduce puffiness and prevent sagging.
Performing these exercises will also relax and calm you down.

A facial exercise programme is scientifically based on anatomy and physiology. The face has more than 10 bones and 12 prominent
muscles, with numerous branches of nerves, arteries, and veins. Lines, wrinkles, folds and bags are not really wrinkles and lines, they are the supportive facial muscles going soft.

Here are some facial exercises to maintain a youthful look with a non-invasive method. Facial exercises dont take much of your time as these exercises are simple and easy to perform
and it can be done anywhere, even while you are caught up in traffic jams. the best way is to include these facial muscle strengthening exercises at the end of your daily exercise regimen.

Do’s And Don’ts:

Use the pads of your fingers, not the tips to avoid scratching the skin. Take care not to stretch or pull at your skin while exercising as they can lead towrinkling. Avoid face exercises if you have acne, eczema, sunburn or any other inflammation. It is advisable to do these exercises everyday until you get used to them, then you can cut to thrice a week. (more…)

People who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from fractures or bone injuries and ailments such as osteoporosis and back pain can be reduced or prevented with regular exercise. Osteoporosis is a bone-weakening disease that develops gradually and makes bones fragile and susceptible to fracture. This especially affects women as they begin to lose bone density after the age of 30.

One in three women and one in 12 men over the age of 50 develop fragile bones, which makes them more susceptible to osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercises can improve calcium deposition in the bones. Regular exercise reduces the occurrence of ailments such as osteoporosis.

How does exercise help build strong bones?

Exercise helps develop and maintain healthy bones. It builds strength and stamina, and increases bone density. The human skeleton comprises 206 bones, which gives our body its frame-work. Bones also need calcium, which is their source of nourishment.  The right kind of exercise can improve calcium absorption in the bones.  This is why regular exercise results in greater bone density. (more…)