5 Exercises To Tone The Neck And Reduce Double Chin

The double chin is seen as a lump that hangs below the chin and can be more or less thick and flaccid. It is an accumulation of fat that can appear as a result of various factors : thyroid gland problems, genetics, obesity, among others.

Leading a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, being overweight and other issues influence the development of a double chin. Therefore, when treating this problem, it is necessary to improve lifestyle habits and, together, begin to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Additionally, there are some exercises that could help improve the appearance of this area of ​​the body. It is believed that they could help prevent double chin and improve skin elasticity. 

Exercise routine to tone the neck and prevent double chin

As with the other muscles of the body, it is believed that working them daily would tone the area and thus prevent the appearance of a double chin.

This is corroborated by the book New natural facial muscle modeling method; where a series of exercises are presented that could help to exercise the facial muscles. However, there is no scientific evidence to show that exercises have an immediate consequence in reducing double chin.

In fact, what is advised (in milder cases and without having to resort to surgery) is to follow a diet plan to lose weight and accompany it with a series of exercises. With a healthy diet, we include exercises that you can complement with a facial massage treatment and a healthy lifestyle to help prevent double chin.

 Exercise No. 1

• Shut up.
• Then move your tongue in circles and try to touch the upper and lower palate with it.

• Do 10 to 15 repetitions, three times a day, every day.

Exercise No. 2

• Sit with your back straight and your arms at the sides of your body well extended.
• Then stretch your neck forward as far as you can.
• Gently turn your neck to one side, trying to hold the position for a few seconds.
• Finally, return to the starting position and perform the exercise to the opposite side.
• Do 10 reps.

Exercise No. 3

Have you ever tried to make an inverted smile? If you haven’t done it yet, it’s time to give it a try, although it’s not easy.

• Try to keep your neck muscles tight.
• Hold in this position for a few seconds to feel the work.

Exercise No. 4

Remember your childhood days with this exercise:

• Say the vowels in an exaggerated way, so that the mouth is as open as possible.
• Try to hold it that way for a few seconds.
• Repeat this exercise five times in a row, at least twice a day.

Exercise No. 5

This last exercise to prevent double chin is simple: You just have to chew gum two or three times a day. Although it sounds strange, an article in the Journal of the Spanish Neuropsychiatry Association collects all the benefits that chewing gum has on the mind and body.

It is therefore believed that by chewing this product you are working a large number of muscles in the face and neck. Without a doubt, it is a pleasant and practical way to strengthen the muscles and help the appearance of a double chin without making any great effort.

Tips for better results

You can also complement the previous exercises with these simple tips . They will help you improve and accelerate the results you want to obtain.

Maintain good posture

Several studies point out the importance of acquiring good body posture to avoid back problems in the future.

Although there is no scientific evidence on this, it is believed that good posture can help hide the double chin and keep the skin in this area of ​​the face firm. It is necessary that when walking, you make sure that your head is neither forward nor backward, neither too low nor too high. When you’re sitting, make sure to keep your neck straight.

Sleep with a thin pillow

They may provide comfort at times, but tall pillows can become your worst enemies. This is reflected in a study on “Education for health for people with problems in the musculoskeletal system.” In addition  to causing snoring, they also stretch your skin and it may be that it contributes to the appearance of a double chin. 

Hydration

Just as the face needs constant hydration, the neck is a part of special care that requires frequent moisturizing. It is very important to clean the neck well every day and apply a moisturizer, preferably with anti-wrinkle properties. Also, remember to drink water as many times as you need it.

Limit your salt intake

The excess sodium that we ingest through our diet is also a cause of the appearance of double chin. The  salt causes fluid retention and this, in turn, could increase the size of the jowls.

Discover: 7 good things that happen to you when you reduce your salt intake

Use sunscreen every day

For this reason, we recommend that you use a good sunscreen every day to prevent the skin from aging, losing elasticity and accentuating double chin. Apply the product from top to bottom, avoiding displacement of the skin.

If you suffer from a double chin, go ahead and do these easy exercises at home, but remember that prevention is the key, so always take care of your body inside and out. In case you have a thyroid problem or some other condition, it is essential that you follow the recommendations of your doctor.