Pilates instructor breaks down 4-step routine to turn back the clock on neck wrinkles, sagging skin, and double chins
A CERTIFIED Pilates instructor has shared her four-step process to turn back time on neck wrinkles and sagging skin.
Get rid of your double chin with a few exercise techniques that you can do from the comfort of your home.
A study by face yoga app Luvly in collaboration with the posture apparel company Etalon found a link between poor posture and premature aging.
The results revealed that 88% of women with posture issues had skincare-related issues.
About 64% had jawline skin sagging, and 57% of them had face wrinkles and lines on their shoulders and neck.
Although there are ways to help reverse this with an anti-aging exercise technique.
Certified Pilates instructor and Etalon CEO Kristina Rudzinskaya, shared a four-minute routine to improve posture, diminish sagging skin, and reduce double chins.
SHOULDER ROLLS
Many know shoulder rolls as a way to reduce discomfort, but if you add a single head movement, it can alleviate neck lines.
Rudzinskaya recommended rolling your shoulders up and back as you shift your head back.
“This keeps muscles moving and repositions your body in a healthful way, “she explained.
SHOULDER SHRUGS
Similar to the exercise above, she said shoulder shrugs are an easy exercise to help release tension in the neck and shoulders.
First, simply sit or stand with your back straight.
Then, lift your shoulders towards your ears and hold the position for three to five seconds. and then slowly lower them back down.
Rudzinskaya suggested repeating this movement between ten to 15 times to improve shoulder mobility and reduce stress.
She added it was “especially useful for those who experience tightness from prolonged sitting or computer work.”
CHIN TUCKS
Chin tucks are another move that you can start either standing or sitting.
Just make sure to keep your spine straight.
“In this position, you offset the effects of constantly thrusting your head forward,” the fashion brand CEO said.
First, draw your head straight back like you’re making a double chin.
“Make sure not to tilt your head back when doing this,” she warned.
Keep your chin tucked in, but still parallel to the floor, and then hold the position for five seconds before releasing.
The step can be repeated however long you feel comfortable.
CHIN TO CHEST STRETCH
Lastly, the chin to chest stretch is a “simple exercise to relieve tension in the neck and upper back.”
It can also be done sitting or standing with a straight back.
Gently lower your chin towards your chest and hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds while breathing deeply.
Repeat the stretch three to five times to “enhance flexibility and alleviate neck strain.”
Rudzinskaya added that it was “especially beneficial for individuals who spend prolonged periods working at a desk.”
