The practice of aerobic exercise is very beneficial for our body. Specifically, the race is one of the most complete aerobic exercise, it helps us to improve our respiratory and circulatory system, as well as help you burn calories and maintain good general fitness. But also helps delay the aging of our body.

Yes it is true that when we run our body generates free radicals resulting from excessive intake of oxygen, but these are outweighed by our body if we enjoy good health. Its effect is only safe when compared with the amount of benefits it provides the practice of this sport.

Numerous studies have shown that practice race usually slows down the aging of our body. Most of them have been carried out with different types of individuals over many years to see the effects long-term practice of the race. In all of them has been that the practice of this sport avoided in most instances the onset of cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurological diseases …

And is that the practice of our body active career. Our circulation is accelerated so that the risk extends far better to all body cells that receive the oxygen they need to function properly and thus delaying the aging and death. It is a good way to keep our bodies active, and we encourage you to work faster and better.

Running also actively working our breath our lungs with oxygen that the reception will become more effective. Our bodies receive the amounts you need to function properly while we accelerate the burning of calories and with it the elimination of fats that are converted into energy for the exercise you are performing.

With consumption of fats lower cholesterol levels while reinforcing our capillaries to hold blood pressure much better. Thus greatly reducing the risk of heart attacks or other cardiovascular disease.

Contrary to popular belief, people who practice race did not have an increased risk of osteoporosis or joint injury. Normally, if we are in perfect condition our body devoted more of vitamins and mineral for bones that need help to strengthen. The same applies to the joints that will be more strengthened and in better shape.

Not yet found the secret of eternal youth, but the race may be the beginning to keep us in perfect shape to reach old-bodied and full of energy.

Physical activity is enormously beneficial to our health, but we have to pay special attention to our skin. And is that environmental agents can be very harmful to our skin, without taking precautions.

First of all, it is important to consider if our favorite sport constantly forces us to suffer the ravages of chlorinated water, ultraviolet radiation, excessive sweating, extreme cold, wind and dehydration. If so, let us consider the following tips:

• Activities such as cycling, spinning, aerobics or jogging involve a great waste of water. It is therefore important to hydrate well before, during and after their normal routine, because the skin thereby compensating for the lost moisture. In the specific case of the face due to the high amount of toxins that are released by intense physical activity, you should clean it well after practice has ended.

• If you perform the above activities outdoors, never forget to use sunscreen with UVA and UVB filters. This will prevent damage from ultraviolet radiation, thus resulting in healthier skin that will not age prematurely.

• If your sport is swimming, it is important that after a bath apply a good moisturizer for both face and body. The hair is especially damaged by chlorine, so it can be washed with products rich in proteins and vitamins. It is also advisable to apply a nourishing mask a week, in order to form a protective film of her hair and wear shower cap.

• If your favorite physical activity takes place on the mountain like skiing, mountaineering or hiking, do not forget the sun, wind and cold will be relentless with your skin. In these cases it is advisable to use sunscreen thick as 1,000 meters increased by 10% solar radiation (in the ski resorts are about 30% more radiation than in Santiago)