Fitness routines often focus on strengthening the muscles and losing weight. However, losing too much weight too quickly may result in loose skin. Follow weight loss tips for skin tightening and toning to prevent this. Lose weight slowly to retain your skin's elasticity. Lose about 2 pounds or less a week to keep your skin from sagging. Strength training is a successful method for tightening skin. Lift weights and use your body weight to keep your body's form tight.
Squats
Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart. Hold a medicine ball perpendicular to your body as you slowly squat down. Your torso should only be a few feet from the ground. Hold this position for four seconds. Return to your starting position. Repeat 12 times, for two sets. Use a heavier medicine ball to increase the intensity, and hold the squat position longer. When you reach the last rep, hold the squat position for 10 seconds.
Crunches
Lie on a medium or large exercise ball so it's positioned against the mid to lower part of your spine. With your arms behind your head, lower the rest of your spine so it curves around the ball. Lift to complete a crunch. Repeat 20 times for two sets. To increase the intensity, roll the ball farther down your spine and place your feet under a large object for support. Lower your spine so it curves around the ball. Follow through with a complete lift.
Tricep Lift
While balancing on a bosu ball, hold a medicine ball behind your head so your arms are fully bent at the elbows. Hold your elbows against your head. Lift the ball to straighten your arms. Repeat 12 times for two sets. Use a heavier medicine ball and bend your legs at a 45-degree angle for a more intense workout.
Bicep Lift
While balancing on the bosu ball, hold a medicine ball in your right palm. Spread both arms fully apart so your chest is open. Slowly pass the ball from your right hand to your left hand while both arms are straight--the weight should pass in front of your body. Repeat 10 times for two sets. Use a heavier medicine ball and bend the legs at a 45-degree angle for a more intense exercise.
Plank and Push-Up
Standing with your legs shoulder-width apart, lift the bosu ball over your head so the bubble is pointing up. Slowly lower the ball so it passes the front of your body. It should land bubble side down, with your body bent at the hips. Holding the ball by your feet, walk your feet back to plank position with your heels lifted.
Hold on to the ball with both hands while your body is straight and parallel to the ground. Hold the plank position for three seconds. Lower for a push-up. Walk your feet forward so your hips are once again bent with the ball by your feet. Raise the ball over your head to return to your starting position. Repeat 10 times for two sets. This is very difficult exercise. Beginners should avoid the push-up and remain in the plank position.
Skin Care
The above fitness routine is beneficial for skin tightening because it works many muscles simultaneously. It also raises your metabolism and increases your lean muscle. Combine your strength training workout with proper skin care for strong, tight skin. In addition to toning exercises, you should drink plenty of water and moisturize your skin. Water hydrates your skin, while moisturizers build elasticity.
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