Friday, September 10, 2010
Dear Martin,

Stress can really take a toll on your skin. It’s one of the biggest culprits when it comes to acne, wrinkles, hives, and other skin conditions like rosacea.

In fact, there’s a field of science devoted to the connection between stress and skin conditions. It’s called psychodermatology.
This science looks at how your emotions affect your skin. Experts in this field have shown that more and more skin problems are related to your psyche. Things like meditation, relaxation techniques, and exercise are proven to help.1

Yup, exercise does wonders for your skin. It helps you:
Sweat out toxins
Regenerate new cells and optimize collagen production, helping reduce wrinkles
Bring more blood flow and nutrients to the skin, generating a healthy glow
Reduce STRESS, a huge cause of many skin conditions!

Exercising helps relieve stress because it:
Releases endorphins, your brain’s “feel-good” chemicals
Reduces the production of stress hormones like cortisol

Improves your self confidence, so it improves your mood
Allows you to concentrate on the moment and being present. This helps elevate your mood and energy!

Brings more blood flow and oxygen to your brain
Physically allows you to endure everyday tasks easier, therefore relieving some physical stress that you might have to deal with otherwise

Relieves feelings of anger and hostility
Below are my three favorite exercises for reducing stress levels and helping your skin stay bright and healthy!

Click on each exercise to follow along with me
1. Pushups

2. Burpees

3. Diaphragmatic Breathing

Your Health and Fitness Specialist,

Coach Yari

[Ed. Note: Yarixa Ferrao, A.K.A, Coach Yari is a Certified Personal Trainer (NASM) and an expert in functional training, fat loss, sports performance, and cellulite. Coach Yari is the founder of Get Fit in 6, a 6-week life transformation program for both men and women in Delray Beach, Florida. You can visit her at: http://getfitin6.com/index/