Double chin is an accumulation of fat that hangs below the chin. Although it is quite normal, it is usually very annoying for those who wear it, especially aesthetically.
The most common reason for the appearance of double chin is usually leading an extremely sedentary life. It is more common in people who are overweight, or who have poor eating habits. It can also be influenced by excess tobacco.
The good news is that, just like any other part of the body, the neck can be exercised to reduce excess fat.
These are some of the most effective exercises that you can try to achieve it. All of them can be done sitting or standing, but the important thing is to have a straight back and relaxed shoulders.
1. “pout”
This exercise consists of sticking out the lower lip as far as possible, making the typical “pout” gesture.
- Contract your neck muscles well and, maintaining the gesture, flex your head, bringing your chin against your chest. Then she returns to the starting position.
Do not forget to always keep your back straight: do not arch it, otherwise you will not work your neck properly.
Repeat the exercise around 20 times a day.
2. Vowels
Doing this exercise is so easy that it will make you remember the first days of elementary school.
- All you have to do is say the vowels, very loudly and exaggerating the opening of your mouth.
Pronounce each vowel and hold it for a few seconds. Repeat the exercise at least 10 times a day.
3. Neck rotation
To do this exercise, you first have to straighten your spine as much as possible.
- Then, move your chin from one shoulder to the other alternately. You must go making a semicircle while you go from one shoulder to another, always passing through the chest.
It is very important that the shoulders are loose and dropped throughout the exercise. Repeat 10 times a day.
4. The O
- To do this exercise, extend your neck by pulling your head back. Then, close your lips forming a letter O with them.
Keep your lips and neck in that position for about 20 seconds. Then relax returning to the starting position.
Do 10 repetitions a day.
other tips
As always, the best idea to reduce double chin and, in general, all the excess fat is to maintain a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
However, there are other things you can keep in mind:
- A good posture: this will help to hide the double chin, and in addition, keeping your head always upright helps keep the skin under the chin always smooth.
- Good hydration is important for healthy skin. But in addition, the skin on the neck is particularly sensitive, so applying moisturizers every day can help the skin in that area look better.
- Sleep with the right pillow: Using pillows that are too high can cause the skin on your neck to stretch, making you more prone to double chin. Better to choose a thin pillow.