Gaby
It’s often said that the neck reveals our age. After all, wrinkles and sagging skin appear there sooner than on the face. This happens because the subcutaneous muscles of the neck are almost always inactive. We only engage them when we lift our heads high. But more often than not, we sit, walk, and even sleep (on a high pillow) with our heads down. As a result, we end up with a double chin, sagging cheeks, and a changed facial contour. Gymnastics can help prevent this. It’s best to do these exercises in the morning after applying a rich cream to your neck.
Tilt your head back as far as it can go, then cover your upper lip with your lower lip. Slowly lower your head and touch your chin to your chest. Repeat 4–6 times.
Gently turn your head to the right, then to the left. Repeat 4–6 times. Then make 8–10 quick turns.
Smoothly turn your head to the side and lift it up. Repeat 4 times on each side.
Without raising your shoulders, turn your head to the side and touch your chin to your shoulder. Repeat 4 times on each side.
Tilt your head to the right and touch your ear to your shoulder. Repeat 4–6 times on each side.
Roll your head in a circular motion clockwise—down, to the right, back, to the left, and down. Do the same counterclockwise. Repeat 6–10 times in each direction.
Stretch your neck forward, lift your chin up, then return to the starting position, pressing your chin to your chest. Repeat 4–6 times.
Interlock your fingers and place your palms on the back of your head, then lower your head. With short jerks, tilt your head back against the resistance of your hands. Repeat 4–6 times.
Rest your elbows on the table, stacking your hands on top of each other, and lean your chin on them. Use your hands to lift your chin up against the resistance, then lower your head and hands down against the resistance of your hands. Repeat 4–6 times.
After 10–12 days of practice, you should double the number of repetitions for each exercise and eventually increase it to 20–25.
The exercises will only be effective if you maintain a balanced diet, reduce your intake of fats and carbohydrates, regularly monitor your weight, avoid reading while lying down, and refrain from sleeping on high pillows.
