The face can be affected by weight gain, just like any other part of the body. Although facial fat is not as dangerous as abdominal fat, it still can affect your self-confidence. When it comes to thinning out your face, you must exercise your whole body using strength and cardio training to promote overall weight loss. However, you can do specific exercises in conjunction with this approach to tone up facial muscles and create better definition.
Yawning Exercise
A yawning exercise is done just the way it sounds: You mimic the movements of a yawn. Sit or stand with your gaze forward and your mouth closed. Open your mouth as wide as you can and hold for 1 second. Close your mouth for a second and repeat. Aim for 10 to 12 repetitions and do three to four sets.
Finger Assist
A finger-assisted exercise focuses on the cheeks. Place three fingers of each hand on your face, right below your cheek bones. Push straight down as you try to lift your cheek muscles back toward your ears. You will feel your facial muscles contracting. Hold for 1 second, release for 1 second and repeat 10 to 12 times. Do three to four sets.
Kiss and Smile
This exercise can be done from a seated, standing or prone position. Make a big smile and hold for a full second. Release the smile and pucker your lips forward like you are kissing someone; hold for 1 second. Repeat 10 to 12 times and do three to four sets.
Suction
The suction exercise is performed by holding a contraction. Start with your lips closed. Lift your jaws and suck your cheeks in toward each other so they form hollow spots on your face. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds, release and repeat 10 to 12 times. Caution: Do not apply too much downward pressure on your teeth, which could cause cuts inside your mouth.
Air Hold
Use air to work all the facial muscles around your mouth. Look straight ahead with your mouth closed. Forcefully push air under your lower lip and hold it there for 10 to 15 seconds. Push the air to your upper lip and hold it there for 10 to 15 seconds. Repeat the same air push in your left cheek, right cheek and then entire mouth. Take a few breaths when you are done, then repeat 10 to 12 times.
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