A certified Pilates instructor shared her four-step process to eliminate wrinkles and sagging skin around the neck.
Get rid of your double chin with some exercise techniques that you can do in the comfort of your own home.
A study conducted by face yoga app Luvly in collaboration with posture corrective apparel company Etalon has found a link between poor posture and premature aging.
Results revealed that 88% of women with posture problems also had skin care-related problems.
About 64% had loose skin on their chin, and 57% had facial wrinkles or lines on their shoulders and neck.
However, there are ways to reverse this using anti-aging exercise techniques.
Certified Pilates instructor and Etalon CEO Kristina Rudzinskaya shares a four-minute routine to improve posture, eliminate loose skin, and reduce the look of a double chin.
Shoulder Roll
Many people find that rolling their shoulders helps relieve the discomfort, but even moving your head slightly can help reduce neck cramps.
Rudzinskaya recommended rolling your shoulders up and back as you move your head back.
“This keeps your muscles moving and positions your body in a healthy way,” she explained.
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Shrug
Similar to the exercise above, she said shoulder shrugs are also simple exercises that can help relieve tension in the neck and shoulders.
First, sit or stand with your back straight.
Next, bring your shoulders up towards your ears and hold that position for 3 to 5 seconds, then slowly lower them.
Rudzhinskaya suggests repeating this move 10 to 15 times to increase shoulder mobility and reduce stress.
She added that the product is “particularly helpful for people who suffer from lower back stiffness caused by long periods of sitting or using a computer.”
Chin Tuck
The chin tuck is also a movement that can be performed while standing or sitting.
Make sure to keep your spine straight.
“This position counteracts the effects of constantly pushing your head forward,” the fashion brand CEO said.
First, pull your head straight back to create a double chin.
“Be careful not to tilt your head back when doing this,” she warned.
Tuck your chin in, keeping it parallel to the floor, and hold the position for five seconds before releasing.
You can repeat this step as many times as you feel comfortable.
Chin to Chest Stretch
Finally, the chin-to-chest stretch is a “simple exercise that can help relieve tension in the neck and upper back.”
It can be done either sitting or standing with your back straight.
Slowly lower your chin towards your chest and hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds while breathing deeply.
Repeating the stretch three to five times “will increase your flexibility and reduce strain on your neck.”
Rudzhinskaya added that this would be “especially beneficial for people who work at a desk for long periods of time.”
