Exercise has numerous health benefits --- it builds muscle strength, improves your cardiovascular system, increases energy and develops endurance. It is also one of the best ways to cleanse your body. Regular exercise is an important tool to keep all your bodily systems working at peak efficiency, including your skin, digestion and other internal organs, helping you maintain optimum health by eliminating toxins and pollutants.
Removing Toxins
There is a common denominator among long-lived populations, according to Bruce Fife, author of "Detox," and that is exercise. Physical exercise --- whether in the form of manual labor or a regular workout routine --- cleanses the body of environmental toxins by flushing them out through sweat and encouraging the healthy function of cleansing organs such as the liver and kidneys. It also stabilizes blood sugar, which can prevent dietary problems such as sugar cravings, which can lead to unhealthy binge eating.
Improved Digestion
Regular bowel movements are essential to cleansing your body because your colon has to remove all the accumulated food waste and incidental toxins you ingest. The book "Super Cleanse" by Adina Niemerow recommends at least 30 minutes of exercise a day to promote bowel function. Vigorous cardio such as running, hiking, dancing and gym circuits are ideal, but if you are new to exercise, a program of walking, swimming or cycling can offer similar benefits without straining your body.
Clear Skin
Your skin is your largest organ, therefore essential to cleansing your body. According to the book "Smart Medicine for Healthier Living," exercise helps skin cells stay healthy by promoting the release of toxins through the sweat glands and improving blood circulation. Exercise can also benefit your skin --- and promote total body cleansing --- by reducing stress, which is linked to illnesses such as psoriasis and acne, and promoting the release of endorphins.
Mind-Body
Exercises such as yoga that engage both the mind and body can aid and enhance cleansing, notes the book "The Seven-Day Total Cleanse." By practicing poses such as headstands or downward facing dog, yoga exercises can help you develop a new perspective on your body and its environment, which is an essential part of deep cleansing. The key is to attune to your body and learn to recognize and respect its physical needs and boundaries.
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