Will running age you faster?

Master - Doctor Ta Quoc Hung, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, answers: There is a concept called Runner's face - that is, the faces of people who run regularly can look thinner, the skin can be more wrinkled and sagging than those who do not run. However, it is not true that running will make the skin age faster. The main causes of Runner's face include:

Jogging is great for overall health.

• Reduces subcutaneous fat: When you run regularly, your body burns calories and excess fat, including subcutaneous fat. Thinning subcutaneous fat can make your face look gaunt and less full.
• Exposure to sunlight: Running outdoors exposes the skin to more UV rays from sunlight, which can cause premature aging if not properly protected (applying sunscreen, wearing a hat, etc.).
• Dehydration and environmental damage: Running can dehydrate the body, and skin is more prone to wrinkling if it is not hydrated. In addition, factors such as wind and pollution also affect the skin.

Jogging is actually a great activity for your overall health, including your skin. Jogging helps increase blood circulation, bringing oxygen and nutrients to your skin, supporting healthier, more youthful skin.

Notes when jogging

According to Master - Doctor Nguyen Vo Hoang Phuc, Department of Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, exercising or jogging is an activity that helps improve health, increase endurance for the musculoskeletal system, cardiopulmonary system... and is an indispensable activity in our daily life.

However, to exercise and run effectively, prevent injuries and other health problems, when participating in running we need to pay attention to some issues.

Warm up thoroughly before exercising.

Before running:

• We should not exercise when we feel unwell.
• Do not exercise when the weather is too hot or too cold.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing and supportive shoes.
• Drink enough water (about 200 - 500 ml about 30 minutes before jogging): electrolyte water, sports water...
• Snack before running (yogurt, crackers, banana…)
• Avoid eating too much, a full meal should be eaten about 2 hours before jogging.
• Make sure you are taking your standard daily medications when you join.
• Warm up thoroughly before exercising.
• A workout should include 3 phases: Warm-up phase, official running phase, cool-down phase gradually reducing intensity to return to normal state.

While running:

• Regularly replenish water (electrolytes) about 200 ml/10 - 15 minutes
• Energy Supplement: Small cake, specialized drink providing carbohydrates
• If there are any unusual symptoms such as: Chest pain; Palpitations; Increasing shortness of breath, severe shortness of breath; Dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea; Muscle tension, severe joint pain... Consider stopping running and talking to medical support.

After finishing the run:

• Gradually reduce the intensity by walking at a leisurely pace for 5 – 10 minutes.
• Add more water (about 250 ml) within 30 minutes
• Avoid showering immediately, shower at least 30 minutes after finishing running.
• Do stretching exercises after running.

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