Exploring the Link Between Skin Health and Resistance Training

A healthy lifestyle focused on adding more years to your life is an inside-out job!  

That means what we put into our bodies, combined with how we move our bodies, has a massive effect on our longevity.  

By now we're all very aware that exercise is crucial to maintain muscle mass, mobility, and freedom. But did you know that exercise, specifically resistance training with weights, can also positively affect the health of our skin? 

New research proves that resistance training can slow and even reverse the signs of aging skin.   

Fun (or not so fun) fact: By age 50, your skin can lose 30% of its collagen!  

A 2023 study¹ showed that resistance training increases dermal thickness and reduces inflammatory markers in the skin.

Why this matters as you age: 

• As you age, your skin naturally loses collagen, elasticity and thickness 

• Resistance training combats these issues by promoting protein production in your skin, which maintains its youthful structure 

• Without proper care, your skin may become more prone to sagging, winkles and inflammation.

What you should do: 

• Incorporate resistance training into your routine at least 3-4 times per week 

• Focus on full body workouts like squats and deadlifts to maximize skin benefits 

• Pair resistance training with a nutrient rich diet to further enhance collagen production and skin hydration.

Pro Tip: Tackle inflammation at the root by adding a CBD supplement to your daily routine before and/or after a workout.  

References

1. Resistance training enhances collagen production, improving skin elasticity and dermal structure (Nishikori et al., 2023)