A double chin may be harmless but it is not considered attractive or pleasing. It is a dead giveaway of age, lifestyle, diet and even genetics. Although a double chin is not a health risk, to some degree it can be a reflection of an individual’s condition. Weight gain, for example, can lead to a double chin while sudden weight loss can cause sagging skin. Although treatments and surgical procedures exist that improve on the appearance of the lower third of the face, there are ways to eliminate fat and improve the chin and jawline to create a leaner, more beautiful profile. There are exercises for double chin reduction that are easy to do, produce results and do not cost a cent.
When performing exercises for double chin reduction, there are important things to remember: correct execution, repetition, followup and patience – lots of it.
To start losing your double chin, do these exercises once or twice a day:
Build Your Posture
Posture is integral to good looks and an improved jawline. Since the spine holds up the head, bad posture will affect how the neckline appears. If you slouch, notice that you tend to bring the chin forward and down which in turn exaggerates your chin.
To prevent this, lift your head, keep your stomach tucked in and draw your shoulders back, your arms loose and your back straight. Imagine balancing a book on the top of your head. Take a few deep breaths to familiarize yourself with the sensation and keep that posture when you sit, stand and walk.
The Release
The release is one of the simplest exercises for double chin reduction you can perform for a few minutes each day. Its purpose is to allow the facial muscles to relax while toning them and improving blood circulation in the area.
To perform, sit comfortably on a chair with your back straight. As you breathe in, move your jaws as if you are chewing something. As you do so, hum softly as you let air out of your nose. Breathe slowly in and out.
Next, open your mouth gradually while saying ‘aaah’ with your tongue low on the mouth. This will allow the jaw to relax. Do this for a count of 3, relax and repeat the process.
The Scowl
The scowl can work out the facial muscles that will help trim away at the fatty, flabby area of your chin. To do this exercise, stand or sit with your back straight and neck relaxed, eyes forward. Press your lips and bring the mouth corners closer to your teeth.
As you breathe in slowly, stretch the corners of the mouth downwards while tightening the muscles of the jaw. If you are doing this right, you should feel a tightness in the neck. Count up to 5, exhale, relax and repeat 5-6 times.
The Shovel
The shovel is one of the best exercises for double chin reduction. What it does is strengthen the muscles that run along the jawline and underneath the chin and those that are found on the sides and front of the neck. By strengthening and toning these muscles, you will be able to prevent the sagging of the skin in these areas.
