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by Travis D. Klingler, MD
or years, as my friends jogged off to their daily workouts, I jokingly would say, “Why run… when you could drive.” I have never been a fan of running and always wondered what the attraction was for so many. They would recall the usual health benefits of exercise and fitness and most could recite them verbatim from their high school health class. But many may not know that there are many attractive benefits to your work out that may be “not so obvious.” Exercise and ?tness make for a healthy pregnancy… Obesity has been repetitively associated with pregnancy complications such as: spontaneous pregnancy loss, birth defects, gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, increased risks of cesarean delivery and more. Regular exercise before your pregnancy will help maintain or achieve a healthy weight and so provide your best chance of avoiding these complications. In addition, women who are active and exercise regularly during their pregnancies tend to perform better when in labor.
not make sure your hair is strong from the beginning? Exercise increases blood flow in the scalp and at the follicle. Regular sweating will flush pores and follicles of damaging bio toxins that may prevent a thick, healthy head of hair.
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sexual satisfaction at the beginning and the end of the five-year study. The benefits of regular exercise extend beyond the obvious to the attractive…and the best part is they are free! As always, it is best to begin any exercise regimen gradually, especially if you begin something new. Your doctor will be happy to help you plan a program that is safe. Start a daily exercise routine today. As you begin to enjoy all the benefits that come from being fit you may find yourself saying, “Why drive…when I could RUN!”
Regular exercise is known to increase circulation throughout the body, especially in the skin. Improved oxygen levels in the skin will increase collagen production which improves skin turgor and vitality (less wrinkles). Improved circulation also flushes out impurities, cellular debris, free radicals and other toxins that promote aging. These ‘anti-aging’ benefits give your skin a more youthful look. Ever have that lovely post-workout glow? That’s what I’m talking about! Exercise and ?tness make for a healthy libido…
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I think it goes without saying that if you feel good about how your body looks, you feel sexier. But there is an ever increasing body of scientific data proving exercise improves libido. Results from a recent five-year study of menopausal women show that exercise can fight the decreasing sex drive Exercise and ?tness make for often seen in midlife women. In fact, beautiful skin and hair… exercise was the only one of the various factors the researchers measured (including You condition your hair frequently and financial and career satisfaction, testosterone purchase a lot of product to do so. Why levels, etc.) Travis D. Klingler, MD has been in private practice since 2002. that was He attended Creighton Medical School and completed his residency linked to at the University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita. He sexual currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University function. They of Washington School of Medicine - WWAMI program. Dr. found the Klingler enjoys life in Laramie with his wife and five children. He connection currently practices with Laramie Physicians for Women, where his between special interests include Minimally Invasive Surgery and Advanced exercise and
Laparoscopic Procedures. For more information on infertility and treatment options, contact Laramie Physicians for Women at 307-745-8991.
DR. DOUGLAS KEMME
BOARD CERTIFIED MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST/ HEMATOLOGIST
Meredith And Jeannie Ray Cancer Center
255 N. 30TH STREET | LARAMIE, WY 82072 www.ivinsonhospital.org | (307)742-7586
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