Your firming programme
Exercise and nurtrition
Get active
Exercise gives us a sense of well-being as well as energising the entire body. Regular exercise boosts our metabolic functions, stimulates our circulation and generally improves the activity of each and every organ. In addition to this, exercise helps the body build muscle mass and strengthens the connective tissues, therefore resulting in a more toned and firmer skin. Endurance sports such as running or cycling are particularly effective at helping to achieve this. If you aren’t particularly motivated to go it alone, why not check out the internet for some local cycling or running groups in your area?
Support from within
Good nutrition is essential for firm healthy skin. Foods that contain too much fat and carbohydrates should be avoided, as they cause increasing amounts of fat to be stored in the tissue. Moderate consumption of alcohol, coffee and sugar is also advisable. On the other hand, fresh vegetables, fruit and pulses are healthy choices, and furthermore whole grains such as millet and barley are recommended once a week due to their high level of silicic acid, a chemical compound which is known to help strengthen the connective tissues.
