Last Sunday, the Shanghai Half Marathon, sponsored by DHC, attracted 15,000 runners who worked up their sweats and pushed the limits on the marathon. As one of only three gold standard half-marathons in China, the first half-marathon track lived up to expectations and once again wrote a legend - both men's and women's track records were broken!
Marathon is not only a challenging sport, but also an effective way to improve your physical health in an all-round way. The main reason why it can bring great benefits to participants is that as an aerobic exercise, it has a unique role in improving cardiopulmonary function, strengthening the immune system, and promoting metabolism.
But what is confusing is that some runners do not improve as expected after long-term exercise, and even show signs of accelerated aging in appearance. Especially for women, this phenomenon has attracted widespread attention.
Female runner bewilderment
We have a female runner in our running group - Mei Mei, an ordinary 30-year-old woman, under the pressure of life, she chose running as a way to release stress. Every morning, when the hustle and bustle of the city has not yet fully awakened, Meimei begins her morning jog. She is a firm believer that running keeps her young and energetic.
However, after a year of running, although her running skills have improved significantly, unexpectedly, her skin has lost its original luster, and fine lines and dark spots have crept up on her face, making her look much older than her actual age.
This left Mei Mei very confused, and she began to seek answers from friends and hospital experts around her. Hospital experts gave the most likely explanation: although running is a healthy way of exercise, she has never been vigilant enough against ultraviolet rays in the sun after running outdoors for a long time.
For Mei Mei, she thought that as long as she ran fast, she could leave all her troubles behind, but she didn't expect that the ultraviolet rays in the sun were quietly eroding her skin, which led to such a result.
Effects of the skin
In fact, for women, the main reason for the appearance of aging is the condition of the skin. Skin is an intuitive indicator of aging, and whether the skin is firm and uniform directly reflects whether a person is young or not.
Running is an exercise that has more advantages than disadvantages, but excessive running or not taking care of protection while running can have a negative impact on your skin. When running, the body accelerates metabolism, and a lot of perspiration leads to water loss, and if you don't replenish water in time, the skin will become dry, and over time, it may accelerate skin aging.
In addition, another common problem faced by runners is that they are often exposed to the sun when they go out for a run, and UV rays have direct damage to the skin, which not only accelerates skin aging, but can also cause pigmentation, leading to the formation of dark spots and wrinkles.
In response to these problems, it is important to take effective sun protection measures. It is recommended to use sunscreens that are specifically designed for sports, as they provide long-lasting protection and maintain sun protection even when sweating profusely.
DHC, the only designated skincare sponsor of the just-concluded 2024 Shanghai Half Marathon, has launched a product that is very suitable for skin protection during sports - DHC sunscreen little golden hat.
Not only does it provide highly effective and broad-spectrum UV protection, with SPF50+ and PA++++ SPFs, it can easily protect your skin from UV rays no matter how harsh the environment. It is also infused with unique moisturizing ingredients to ensure that the skin can maintain moisture balance during strenuous exercise, moisturizing the skin while protecting from the sun, and avoiding dryness and aging caused by water loss.
Sunscreen, moisturizing, wrinkle-resistant, strong waterproof, all-in-one is a major feature of DHC sunscreen small golden cap. During physical training and long-term outdoor activities, the loss of sweat and environmental stressors experienced by the skin often leads to a lack of moisture in the skin, which accelerates the aging process. DHC helps maintain essential moisture and strengthens the skin's natural barrier against environmental stressors and UV rays through its unique moisturizing ingredients, such as natural antioxidants such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin E.
When running, sweat gushes out, and ordinary sunscreen becomes ineffective in an instant. However, DHC uses a unique amino acid layer UV blocking technology to create a uniform and non-peeling sunscreen film, which can theoretically be waterproof for up to 80 minutes.
In addition, the DHC sunscreen cap is specially designed to be lightweight, non-greasy and not greasy, so it will not burden the skin even after strenuous exercise. Effective sun protection and moisturizing not only slows down the aging process of the skin, but is also gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, and can also enhance the overall experience of exercisers.
In addition to using sunscreen, it's also important to stay hydrated during and after your run. Drinking a moderate amount of water can help maintain the body's water balance and reduce the chance of dry skin. It is recommended to pay attention to hydration before, during and after running, especially in the hot summer, the importance of hydration is self-evident.
With proper sun protection and adequate hydration, you can effectively reduce the impact of running on your skin, making running a truly healthy sport. As the runners of the 2024 Shanghai Half Marathon demonstrated, with proper sun protection and skin care, you can enjoy the fun and challenges brought by sports while protecting your health and youth.
Running and aging
When discussing the relationship between running and aging, we cannot ignore the two-sided effects of long-term running on the body. On the one hand, running is an effective aerobic exercise that has significant benefits for cardiovascular health, improving cardiorespiratory fitness and strengthening the body's immunity.
However, on the other hand, long, high-intensity running training, especially without proper recovery, can have a negative impact on the body. These effects include, but are not limited to, promoting muscle fatigue, accelerating joint degeneration, and even increasing the risk of aging.
In order to alleviate the aging associated with running, it is important to plan your training plan properly. This includes controlling the intensity and frequency of your runs, ensuring adequate recovery time, and proper nutrition.
Adults are generally recommended to do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week. Running 3-5 times a week is ideal to ensure your body gets enough exercise and avoids the risk of fatigue and injury from overtraining.
For the importance of recovery, adequate rest days and good sleep quality are cornerstones. Studies have shown that adults need 7-9 hours of high-quality sleep per night to ensure effective recovery after exercise.
After running, adequate protein intake can help repair damaged muscle tissue, while foods high in antioxidants can reduce free radical damage and protect cells from oxidative stress. In this way, you can enjoy the health benefits of running while minimizing the negative impact on your body and avoiding the acceleration of aging.
Sports maintenance is a protracted battle in harmony with one's own physical and mental conditions, and the correct method and scientific attitude are the keys to victory.
Good exercise habits play a self-evident role in delaying aging and maintaining health. While running is an excellent aerobic workout with a myriad of health benefits, excessive or incorrect exercise can also pose a number of problems, including the risk of premature skin aging.
Combined with scientific exercise arrangements and adequate rest, the use of DHC sunscreen caps before exercise can better protect the skin, enjoy the sun while pursuing physical improvement, and effectively avoid the accelerated skin aging caused by long-term sun exposure.
Balancing exercise and rest, combined with a scientific skin care strategy, will be the best way to cope with the challenges of running and maintain youthful vitality. With these points in mind, let's have a better look while maintaining good health!
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