We’ve been hearing the term “Runner’s Face” on various talk shows a lot lately, but this condition has been around as long as people have been strenously exercising, running for fitness or extreme dieting for weight loss. Dr. Brian S. Glatt, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New Jersey, explains the skinny, Skeletor-esque look that often develops.

“Runner’s face generally occurs in both men and women ages 30+ who exercise to improve their body, and in doing so end up with a skeletal and bony face. When exercising, an athlete burns off fat beneath the layers of his/her skin. The marked loss of fatty tissue results in a loss of volume in the face which leads to a prominent appearance of the bones, accelerated development of skin laxity and deepening of wrinkles. Though you may look like a 20-year-old from the neck down—your face will easily give away your age”.

Give it away or excellerate it for certain! But what can be done to prevent this horrific effect? The answer is a healthy diet, preventive care, and a specific facial exercise routine designed with “Dynamic Tension” to combat the affects of the constant and exaggerated gravitational pull experienced while running or during strenuous exercise.

The low fat or no fat diets that often accompany many of these athelete’s exercise regimens, further exasperates the condition, as well. The body needs fat, preferably good fat in small amounts, daily to keep the skin looking healthy and the hair lustrious. Following a healthy well-balanced diet while exercising is essential in combatting this dreaded look.

And let’s not forget that most runner’s (and biker’s for that matter) do so outdoors. Extrinsic aging is responsible for most of the visible signs of prematurely aged skin. With repeated exposure to the sun, the skin loses the ability to repair itself. Healthy, nourished, well protected skin, produces both collagen and elastin, but as we age this process slows down and is dramatically accelerated by repeated exposure to the sun’s harmful rays.

It is essential to limit the skin’s exposure and to protect it while it is being exposed by using protective clothing, and a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection facor) of fifteen or higher that contain both a UVA and UVB protection applied liberally and often during excercise.

This may not be so easy while running or bikeing a marathon or long distance, and so reapplying is often overlooked.

Visit www.facialfitnesssystems for more information and tips on how to prevent and reverse the effects of “Runner’s Face”.

We’ve been hearing the term “Runner’s Face” on various talk shows a lot lately, but this condition has been around as long as people have been strenously exercising, running for fitness or extreme dieting for weight loss. Dr. Brian S. Glatt, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New Jersey, explains the skinny, Skeletor-esque look that often develops.

“Runner’s face generally occurs in both men and women ages 30+ who exercise to improve their body, and in doing so end up with a skeletal and bony face. When exercising, an athlete burns off fat beneath the layers of his/her skin. The marked loss of fatty tissue results in a loss of volume in the face which leads to a prominent appearance of the bones, accelerated development of skin laxity and deepening of wrinkles. Though you may look like a 20-year-old from the neck down—your face will easily give away your age”.

Give it away or excellerate it for certain! But what can be done to prevent this horrific effect? The answer is a healthy diet, preventive care, and a specific facial exercise routine designed with “Dynamic Tension” to combat the affects of the constant and exaggerated gravitational pull experienced while running or during strenuous exercise.

The low fat or no fat diets that often accompany many of these athelete’s exercise regimens, further exasperates the condition, as well. The body needs fat, preferably good fat in small amounts, daily to keep the skin looking healthy and the hair lustrious. Following a healthy well-balanced diet while exercising is essential in combatting this dreaded look.

And let’s not forget that most runner’s (and biker’s for that matter) do so outdoors. Extrinsic aging is responsible for most of the visible signs of prematurely aged skin. With repeated exposure to the sun, the skin loses the ability to repair itself. Healthy, nourished, well protected skin, produces both collagen and elastin, but as we age this process slows down and is dramatically accelerated by repeated exposure to the sun’s harmful rays.

It is essential to limit the skin’s exposure and to protect it while it is being exposed by using protective clothing, and a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection facor) of fifteen or higher that contain both a UVA and UVB protection applied liberally and often during excercise.

This may not be so easy while running or bikeing a marathon or long distance, and so reapplying is often overlooked.

Visit www.facialfitnesssystems for more information and tips on how to prevent and reverse the effects of “Runner’s Face”.

Dynamic Tension is a self-resistance exercise method which pits muscle against muscle. The practitioner tenses the muscles of given body part and then moves the body part against the tension as if a heavy weight was being lifted. However, Dynamic Tension exercises are not merely isometrics, since they call for movement. Instead, the method comprises a combination of exercises in three disciplines: isotonic, isokinetic, and some exercises in the isometric discipline.

Proponents assert that it is nearly impossible to be injured during exercise using this method because one’s own muscles provide the force and, as they tire, so the force used also decreases. Likewise, the benefits can continue beyond the more traditional exercise methods because as the practitioner grows stronger, the exercise becomes more intense.

This is the premise on which the Facial Fitness Systems’ exercise program is based. In just days, you will be able to see the results of this phenomenon right before your newly lifted eyes. “Because the muscles of the face and neck are smaller than most in other parts of the body, they respond more quickly to exercise.” says the founder of Facial Fitness Systems, Inc., Patricia Goroway.

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   Dougal Waters/Digital Vision/Getty Images                                            Tone seldom exercised muscles with facial exercises.
2. Facial exercises stimulate blood flow, increase muscle tone and can improve the overall aesthetic appearance of your face. As you age or gain weight, the natural shape of your face tends to change and skin can become heavy or sag in certain places. According to Patricia Goroway, author of “Facial Fitness,” facial exercises reverse these negative changes and help achieve a youthful appearance. Several exercises are available to assist in toning your face.

Chin Press

Cheek Exercises 

Brow Raise

BY Patricia Goroway

Facial Fitness Systems is now offering a special discounted price for their one-of-a kind Facial Exercise and Facial Massage Instructor’s Certification Course to members of the Associated Skin Care Professionals Group. Please visit www.facialfitnesssystems.com for more information and to learn about the free skin-care set with Certification. Diversification is key in todays competitive market. This in-home study course is available to anyone, not just skin-care professionals, and is designed to be a quick study with most students finishing in just a day or two. Get certified today and build a new business or set your practice apart.

Facial Fitness Systems Medscience is an innovative Anti-Aging and Corrective Skin Care solution that offers esthetic professionals and our clients cutting edge scientific ingredients that are remarkably powerful and effective. Years of product formulation, medical and esthetic practice has led our research team to create a line that magnifies the results typically seen in professional Medestetic practices. Our ingredient selection process focuses on clinically tested active ingredients with sound science to back their efficacy. Our botanicals, vitamins, minerals, cosmeceuticals and acids, are know to produce an array of skin enhancing benefits that work synergistically with the Facial Fitness exercise and massage techniques.

Currently available our starter set includes:

Vitamin E Broad Spectrum SPF 30+

Skin Type: ALL SKIN TYPES

This sheer, absorbable oil-free/PABA-free creme provides light moisture while helping prevent premature aging caused by sun exposure. Contains oxybenzone which provides maximum protection against UVA radiation as well as UVB protection. An excellent daily hydrator and sunscreen in one.

Pure Mineral Mist

Skin Type: ALL SKIN TYPES

An ultra-fine mist, designed for all skin types that revitalizes skin with a unique Mineral Complex. Contains Dead Sea Salts, rich in vital minerals and nutrients, this mist will replenish the skin leaving a hydrated and healthy finish. It will keep skin looking fresh by replenishing that much needed moisture. Helps boost skin circulation for a more energized look. Can be spritzed over moisturizer to boost hydration or to revive makeup throughout the day.

Sensitive Blend Facial Massage Essential Oil (amber bottle)

Skin Types: ALL SKIN TYPES

This exclusively formulated facial massage oil is a highly effective facial treatment formulated to deliver optimum benefits during the Facial Fitness Massage Techniques. Pure Organic Jojoba Oil promotes complete penetration, and is highly stable and good for the skin even for individuals who are oil sensitive or acne prone. Jojoba is similar in composition to human sebum, which enables it to penetrate and emulsify thick waxy buildup in pores, helping relieve congestion.

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Massage has been practiced for centuries and is considered among the oldest forms of healing. With regular facial massage you can have firmer, smoother skin by increasing the skin’s temperature, which causes the skin to release toxins and impurities that cleansers alone cannot reach. Beneath the skin’s surface, massage enhances the action of the lymphatic system by moving bacteria and waste away from the skin cells so these toxins can be eliminated. Facial massage also strengthens and tones the facial muscles, and prevents wrinkling and sagging. Massage of the face and neck increases circulation by maximizing cellular turnover and brings nutrients to the skin’s surface to give you a more radiant appearance. It is also very effective in helping to relieve stress. When you feel stressed, the muscles of your face contract. This often results in headaches, jaw pain, and even neck pain, and can cause deep wrinkling. Massage relaxes the muscles, releases tention, and helps to revive the spirit. Visit www.facialfitnesssystems.com for more information on The Facial Fitness massage techniques and to earn your certification.