Side effects of HIIT on skin?

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IshAsokan
IshAsokan Posts: 1 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,

I recently read a lot that HIIT, running and other high impact routines cause havoc to ones skin and accelerate aging.

Citing few here..

http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/8-exercise-induced-skin-afflictions

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/is-exercise-ageing-you-20130527-2n6x7.html

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18787373

I am skeptical to start with high intensity DVDs. Though skin and aging is based on genetic makeup, I would like to know from ladies who observed a dip in their facial skin firmness after doing HIIT and similar routines. The inch/fat loss is always a plus but facial skin wise what is your view?

Cheers.

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  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,179 Member
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    The definition of intense exercise in these links is not what you think it is :)
  • beachhouse758
    beachhouse758 Posts: 371 Member
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    My skin looks better when I'm running regularly. But even thought that's not true Hiit.
    Anyway, your first article reads/
    " don't worry: HIIT is in the safe zone. The detrimental effects don't kick in until after 90 minutes of running at 70 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate"

    If you are worried about free radical damag consider topical antioxidants like Vitamin C serums and making sure your diet is rich in fruits and veggies,
    Which provide additional antioxidant support.
  • queenofpuppies
    queenofpuppies Posts: 189 Member
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    who cares! If you can run for 90 minutes at 80% your max heart rate without tossing your cookies or having your legs turn into noodles then you are in great shape and your overall health will improve making you look younger. What is going to age you is sitting on your but making excuses to not do cardio.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,210 Member
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    IshAsokan wrote: »
    Hi,

    I recently read a lot that HIIT, running and other high impact routines cause havoc to ones skin and accelerate aging.

    Citing few here..

    http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/8-exercise-induced-skin-afflictions

    http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/is-exercise-ageing-you-20130527-2n6x7.html

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18787373

    Your first link says HIIT is fine.

    Your 2nd link says don't run marathons regularly. It says nothing about typical workout sessions.

    The 3rd link only measured cortisol immediately after exercise - it didn't measure the daily average. Temporary rises are normal and not necessarily bad (it's highest when you wake up). Only chronically elevated levels is a cause for concern.

    People who get regular vigorous exercise tend to look happier than those who don't. :+1:
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
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    IshAsokan wrote: »
    I recently read a lot that HIIT, running and other high impact routines cause havoc to ones skin and accelerate aging.

    I hadn't realised that it was the time of year for that guff to be rehashed again,

    Try to avoid running marathons every weekend and you should be ok.

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