Work it Out ... Effectively!

Not too long ago, I wrote a post on exercising for hair growth. What we should not forget is that exercise is first and foremost an important tool for body health. It is beneficial for the management and risk reduction of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other health problems. Additionally, it minimizes the symptoms of depression, may overcome obesity, and more. The link below is a slideshow to the most effective exercises and is worth viewing. I especially concur with brisk walks, lunges, squats (when done right), and push-ups. If you're a step above a beginner, I would also add running to this list. Running, just like walking, can be done anywhere and in any weather. Speaking as a former track athlete, it also works many parts of the body at once - from the legs to the abdomen to the arms.

Most effective exercises: click here to read

Another slideshow I suggest viewing is the following which describes the least effective exercises. It lists incorrect and correct ways to perform certain moves and more: click here to read

Whatever exercise method you choose, make sure you speak with your doctor first and invest in a quality pair of gym shoes!

MORE READS:
DIABETES & EXERCISE
OBESITY & EXERCISE

Wednesday's Hair Growth Tip!

3. Exercise

Though I have found no research on the topic, it is a belief of mine that regular exercise helps with optimal hair growth. After all, exercise increases blood circulation in certain sections of the body, such as the skin of the head. Increased blood circulation in this region may allow for more nutrients to reach the follicles. The more these follicles are fed, the more they flourish.

Years ago, I found this to be true while having a difficult time maintaining a fresh perm as an active member of a track-and-field team. Constant cardiovascular workouts alternated with weightlifting repetitions followed by an immediate abundance of new growth. Now, maybe my hair grew faster back then because I was younger. (Hair growth does slow down with age.) Or perhaps it was reversion. (Nope. My hair was growing more than it was reverting.) Or the possibility could lie in each follicle merely receiving food to its heart's content due to exercise. I'm inclined to believe the latter most explanation. Exercise!

SOURCES & MORE READS:
EXERCISE & BLOOD CIRCULATION: Saltin, Bengt; et al. "Exercise and Circulation in Health and Disease."
BLOOD CIRCULATION & NOURISHMENT