We’ve all been there at some point. You’re posing for a photograph or looking at your reflection in the mirror, and that’s when you notice it: your double chin.
A double chin is really just a layer of submental fat beneath your skin. While many people associate it with weight gain, it isn’t an indication of obesity or being overweight. In many cases, a double chin appears due to loose skin or hereditary factors.
Nevertheless, a lot of people aren’t very fond of having a double chin. If you’re looking for ways to reduce the appearance of your double chin, we suggest you give face yoga a shot. Here are a few facial exercises that can help.
Chin-Up
The chin-up exercises are quite effective in reducing the appearance of a double chin. However, you need to be regular if you want to see noticeable results.
Start by standing straight with your shoulders relaxed. Gently tilt your head backward and look up. Pucker your lips into a pout and hold this position for a couple of seconds. Repeat this exercise multiple times during the day for the best results.
Tongue Stretch
The tongue stretch is similar to the chin-up exercise. Start by gently tilting your neck backward, allowing it to stretch. You don’t have to roll it all the way back such that you’re staring up at the ceiling, but you can do that too.
Once you’re in a comfortable posture, stretch out your tongue as much as you can and hold the position for a few seconds. Make sure you’re not over-stretching it to avoid discomfort.
Fish Face
Pouting and making a “fish face” was all the rage a few years ago, making it the most popular selfie pose at the time. Did you know you can use that pose as a facial exercise too? It’s a great way to stretch your facial muscles and tighten your skin.
Suck in your cheeks and pucker your lips. Hold this position for about 30 seconds before relaxing your muscles. Repeat the exercise a few times. You can combine it with the other two face yoga exercises as well.
FitEngine has a team of fitness instructors and trainers to help you get rid of submental fat around your chin. It offers a series of Pilates classes, dance training, stretching classes, flexibility workouts, and mobility workouts in Tribeca, helping individuals meet their fitness goals.
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