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Exercises for Double Chin

Getting extra flesh under the chin is one of the most noticeable signs of ageing. This extra flesh termed as double chin makes you look older. Besides the age factor, loose facial muscles or improper eating habits may also lead to a double chin. Therefore, the best way to prevent and to get rid of these unwanted baggy layers under your chin is to eat a nutritious meal and follow a proper exercise regime. You can also try a few facial exercises that will help you build up the slack muscles and remove the under-chin fat.

Following is a list of few exercises which help to get rid of a double chin:

Facial exercise is the finest way to get rid of double chin. Try opening and closing your mouth ten to fifteen times as it will help firming up the chin region. You can do it any time and it works.

• Lie straight on your back. See that your hands and legs are straight. Stare at the ceiling. Now, gradually bring your head down, and press your chin to your chest. Count until five, and then relax. Calm down for five seconds, and repeat. Repeat around 20-25 times everyday.
• Sit in a straight posture, keeping the backbone rigid. Now, tilt your head to the back, so that you gaze straight at the ceiling. Slightly pull the neck skin with your hand, and keep holding so, while you are exercising. Next, draw your lower jaw forward, while pressing the lips together. Hold on for 5 seconds, and then relax. Repeat for 20-25 times regularly.
• Lie on your back. Keep your legs straight, and make sure that your hands lie straight near your thighs. Now, slowly raise the lower portion of your head up, in such a way, that your chin is the highest point of the head. Hold it for 2 seconds and then slowly release. Make 25 repetitions.
• Sit in front of a mirror. Now, open your mouth widely. Slowly, slant your head towards the back and cover your upper lip with the help of your lower lip. Hold for a count of five, and then release. Repeat 10 times.
• Sit in an upright posture. Now, slowly lift your head up and look towards the ceiling. Looking up, open your mouth widely and then shut it. Try to put a strain in the chin's under muscles. Do it continuously for 10-15 times, and then relax.
• Sit in a straight posture. Now, lift your head and look at the ceiling. Pretend to chew something in an exaggerated fashion. Continue chewing for 10-15 seconds and relax.
• Put your palms on your forehead, fingers widely spread .Now, try to push your head forward, while trying to refuse the forward motion with the help of your neck and chin. Do 10 times everyday.

Few Tips to reduce double chin:

• You should do yoga to loose weight.
• Do not use pillow.
• You should eat healthy food. Avoid oily and fried food and drink plenty of water.
• A double chin formed due to overweight, can be reduced with exercise.