Pound Fit has become a highly popular cardio workout recently. Not only does it help improve overall fitness and strengthen your core, but it can also aid in weight loss, boosting your confidence.
But what about its impact on your appearance? Many believe that Pound Fit can make you look younger. How does this cardio workout contribute to a youthful look? Let’s take a closer look.
How Pound Fit Helps Maintain a Youthful Appearance
Pound Fit is a unique exercise routine that blends cardio with strength training. It combines movements from yoga, pilates, and drumming, using a pair of drumstick-like tools called Ripstix.
Accompanied by energetic music, Pound Fit is said to burn up to 900 calories or more per session. The exercises are effective for fat burning, enhancing core stability, and strengthening muscles, especially in the shoulders, arms, and back.
A study from Brigham Young University found that individuals who engage in high-intensity cardio workouts for 30-40 minutes five days a week can have a biological age that is younger than those who exercise less or lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Here’s how regular exercise, like Pound Fit, can help you look more youthful:
Increase Blood Flow
Exercise naturally lowers blood pressure and improves circulation. According to a 2020 study in the Journal of Physiology, simple stretching exercises like yoga or pilates can enhance the flexibility of arteries.
As we age, our joints stiffen, and blood vessels lose their ability to expand and contract effectively. This can disrupt the flow of oxygenated blood to organs like the brain, heart, muscles, and skin, which can cause the face and skin to appear less vibrant.
By improving blood flow through exercise, skin regeneration accelerates, and skin cells grow more efficiently, leading to a fresher, more youthful appearance.
Maintain Skin Elasticity
A 2019 study revealed that people over 40 who exercise regularly often have skin that resembles that of individuals in their 20s and 30s. These people tend to have more elastic and supple skin.
Researchers believe that exercise produces certain body substances that may help slow down skin aging, although more research is needed to confirm this theory.
Slowing Down Cellular Aging
Regular physical activity can slow the aging process on a cellular level. At the ends of chromosomes, there are structures called telomeres, which control aging. As we age, telomeres shorten. Several studies suggest that regular exercise is linked to longer telomeres, which may help slow down the aging process of cells.
Improving Posture
As we get older, our posture often declines due to a decrease in muscle and bone density. The strength training exercises in Pound Fit target the core and spine, helping to strengthen these areas and improve posture. Additionally, regular exercise helps improve mental strength, which naturally reduces slouching and promotes a more upright stance.
Pound Fit offers a range of health benefits, including giving you a more youthful appearance. To maximize these benefits, balance your workouts with a healthy diet and adequate sleep. If you have any questions about fitness or want to learn more about your body, you can consult a doctor or use the health consultation feature in the Ai Care app, available on the App Store and Play Store.
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- dr Nadia Opmalina
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