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Easy Double Chin Exercises

As you age, your face loses elasticity and this causes the skin to sag and double chins to form. You can also get a double chin by carrying too much weight or even losing weight. Unfortunatley this can add years to your appearance. Contrary to what some plastic surgeons might tell you, there are simple exercises that can be done to reduce or even eliminate a double chin. Better yet, they are pain free and don't cost you a dime. They can also be done by just about anyone, including the elderly, and in a sitting position or standing. However, if you suffer from neck pain or have had a spinal injury of any kind, do consult with your physician first to make sure they are okay to do.

First, no matter which of these exercises you choose, any or all of them, do not stress or strain. You might feel a slight pulling but nothing should ever hurt.

Stand or sit comfortably. Relax your chin towards your chest and slowly raise it up and back as far as possible. Keep your mouth closed tightly so that you can feel the muscles in your neck and chin tighten. Count to ten then slowly lower your chin back down.

A variation of this is to place your bottom lip up and over your top lip. This will increase the pull as you raise and lower your chin. Work up to doing this ten times, twice a day.

Stand or sit straight with your head facing forward. It should feel in a natural position. Open your mouth as wide as you can then stick your tongue out as far as possible. Hold it there and count to ten and then relax. It's not very attractive looking but it will give young children a case of the giggles. Work up to ten times, twice a day.

Still sitting or standing straight with your head facing forward, jut your jaw as far forward as you can without feeling any pain. Hold it for ten seconds, and then relax.

In a sitting position, lean your head back as far as it will go without causing discomfort and open your mouth wide and close it. You should be able to feel your jaw and neck muscles tighten and release. Repeat ten times.

In a sitting position, place the palm of your hand against your forehead and push with resisting with your head and the muscles in the back of your neck. Hold for ten seconds then relax. Do this ten times. Then place your palm to the back of your head and again push and hold for ten seconds. Do this ten times. Repeat this movement by placing your hand on your ear and push/relax another ten times then switch ears.

For a simple toning exercise, gently with the back of your hand, slap under your chin. Start slowly and gently and gradually build up the speed. Slap under the chin with the back of your hand. When slapping, start gently and build up speed gradually. Do this for a couple of minutes each time, two or three times a day.

In a relaxed sitting or standing position open your mouth wide and pull your lower lip up and over your bottom teeth. Now in a scooping motion move your jaw up and down. Do this ten times.

In a relaxed standing position place a large ball such as a basket ball or a soccer ball under your chin and hold the ball with chin power alone. Slowly drop your chin down while holding on the ball and count to ten. Raise your chin back up and repeat for a count of ten times. Remember these exercises should be done without straining and should never cause pain.

If you do some or all of these exercises twice a day, you will not only reduce your double chin but also firm and tone the front and sides of your neck as well as the throat and jaw area. They will also help to draw blood up into your face giving you a rosy glow.

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