January 15, 2009

Facial exercises




While watching television the person is certainly very relaxed and in a very entertained state. But simultaneously if he performs facial exercises, it would certainly prove very rewarding. In the same time span, he would achieve tow goals of entertainment and exercise simultaneously.

Neck and throat facial exercises

One good exercise is to sit upright, tilt the head back, look at the ceiling, keep lips closed and start a chewing movement. Repeat this 20 times. Or begin puckering the lips in a kiss and stretch the kiss in a mode to kiss the ceiling. Keep the lips puckered for 10 counts. In the same position, open the lips and move the tongue out as though your try is to touch the chin with the tip of the tongue. Keep the tongue in this mode for a count of 10 and then return the tongue and head to the normal position. Then, move the lower lip over the top lip to a maximum and keep it for a count of 5. Stay in a lying position over the bed with the head hanging down over the edge. Slowly, move the head towards the torso and keep it for 10 counts.

Lips facial exercises

Sit in an upright position and squeeze the lips together. Lift the lips near the nose and keep it so for 5 counts. Relax and repeat 5 times. Pucker the lips and then try with the mouth muscles to bring edges of the mouth as close as possible. Keep lips in this position for 5 counts and then relax and repeat 5 times. By keeping the lips closed and teeth together, smile as widely as possible and do not open the lips for a count of 5. While relaxing pucker the lips in a pointed kiss.

Cheek facial exercises

After sitting upright and face in the forward direction, lips should be closed and relaxed. Pucker and pout the lips using muscles in the cheeks. Keep them puckered upto a count of 10, then relax and repeat 10 times. Keeping the lips closed display a relaxed smile and then suck the cheeks towards the teeth. Retain this position for a count of 10. Then relax and repeat this procedure 10 times.

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