Second only to your eyes, your neck gives your age away. As you grow older your skin loses its tone and elasticity, and begins to droop. You don't necessarily recognize it right away because it happens gradually. When you finally do notice a difference, you wonder if there is anything you can do about it. Although there is no current scientific research, the experts at Fitness Health Zone agree that exercising your neck muscles can lift and tone your neck, and restore a youthful appearance.
Tongue Stretch
The tongue stretch firms the muscles directly under your chin. Sit or stand with your head and back upright. With your mouth closed and your teeth together, bend your head backwards as far as possible without straining. You will feel the muscles in your neck tighten. Hold this position for five seconds. Open your mouth and extend your tongue to the fullest degree, attempting to touch the chin with your tongue. Hold this position for five seconds. Draw in your tongue, close your mouth and return your head to the upright position. Repeat this exercises eight times.
Head Drop
The head drop tones the muscles in the back and front of your neck. Sit or stand with your head and back in a straight line, and your chin level. Close your mouth with your teeth together. Bend your head forward as if trying to touch your chin to your chest. Hold this position for five seconds. Tighten the muscles in the front of your neck and clench your teeth. Slowly and deliberately raise your head toward the ceiling, as if pressure is being applied to the back of your head and creating resistance. Hold your head in the upward position for five seconds. Relax your neck muscles and teeth, and return your head to the start position. Repeat this exercise 8 times.
Neck Roll
The neck roll exercises all the muscles in the neck. Stand or sit with your back and head upright. Close your mouth and relax your facial muscles. Keep your shoulders and chin level throughout the exercise. Bend your head to the left as if trying to touch the side of your head to your left shoulder. Hold this position for five seconds. Roll your head forward and downward to the fullest degree. Hold this position for five seconds. Roll your head to the right as if trying to touch the side of your head to your right shoulder. Hold this position for five seconds. Roll your head backward and downward to the fullest degree. Hold this position for five seconds. Return your head to the upright position. Perform this exercise eight times. Bend your head to the right and perform the exercise sequences eight times.
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