As humans age, the environment places a lot of strain on their faces and necks, and wrinkles are an unfortunate reality. You can go for the expensive plastic surgery, or you can buy a lot of expensive products to help reverse wrinkles. With exercise, you can tone the muscles under your neck, minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and saggy skin, according to research conducted in Japan and published on MDConsult.com. It is always a good idea to consult with your physician before embarking on any exercise regimen.
Exercise One
Begin by sitting on the ground or floor with your legs crossed comfortably. Be sure to keep your back straight and observe proper posture. Tilt your head backward slowly as if you were looking at something on the ceiling. Remain in this position for about 10 seconds, while consciously thinking about the stretch under your jaw. Return to the starting position and repeat this exercise 10 times, according to the neck wrinkle exercise page of AntiAgingArsenal.com.
Exercise Two
Sit comfortably in a chair with your head facing forward. Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling. Be sure to keep your lips relaxed and closed as you begin this exercise. Gently open your mouth and stick out your tongue. Try to touch your chin with the tip of your tongue. Hold this position for about 10 seconds and return your mouth, tongue and head to the starting position. Ageless.com suggests repeating this exercise several times daily.
Exercise Three
Sit in a comfortable chair with your head looking forward. Pinch your neck skin with your thumb and forefinger and pull down gently while raising your head as if you were looking at something on the ceiling. Use the muscles of your neck and throat to pull the skin of your neck against the pinch of your fingers. The website PerfectBodyToning.com suggests you do 10 repetitions of this exercise at the beginning, slowly increasing to 20 repetitions over time. Repeat daily.
Exercise Four
From a seated position, relax the muscles of your shoulders. Focus your eyes on an object directly in front of you and slowly turn your head to the right or left. Be sure you keep your shoulders immobile throughout this exercise. Hold this position for about 5 seconds and turn your head in the other direction, holding the neck stretch for about 5 seconds. Repeat this exercise several times daily, according to AntiAgingArsenal.com.
Member Comments