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Jia Ling has accumulated a lot of attention over the years, nevertheless, excessive exposure sometimes affects public favorability. Nowadays, mentioning Jia Ling, many people already have a certain aversion to her. Recently, her photo with Daniel Wu climbed onto the hot search, sparking much discussion. In the photo, Jia Ling wears a beaming smile, yet obvious expression lines on her face startled many netizens, who commented that although Jia Ling has lost weight, she doesn’t seem to look very good. Skin laxity associated with weight loss is a common phenomenon as the body needs time to adjust and recover.
Netizens need not worry too much about this. In fact, when not smiling, Jia Ling’s skin lines are quite fine, which means her skin condition is relatively good, indicating that she exercises regularly. Instead of spending a fortune on facial lifts and beauty treatments, many may not know that back training can effectively improve facial skin and muscle conditions. The body’s fascia is connected as one, so training the back can also promote the recovery and firmness of the facial skin.
The spine, as the central axis of the human body, plays a vital role. It not only supports the body but is also surrounded by many nerves. The health of the spine, especially the patency of the surrounding channels, can directly affect the smoothness of breathing and the maintenance of facial contours. In the current common lifestyle of long periods of looking down at mobile phones, the neck and face are prone to thickening and sagging. However, exercise can make the spine stronger and more flexible, helping to maintain the proper spacing of the spine.
Indeed, strong back muscles can help lift the skin between the eyebrows and forehead, making a person appear younger and more spirited. Conversely, a humpback can lead to sagging neck skin, as well as drooping facial skin, which looks aged. Regular back exercises not only strengthen the back muscles but can also drive the harmonious movement between the head, neck, and spine, thereby improving the definition of the facial contours.
Given the importance of back training, below are 6 effective back exercises to help lift facial skin:
01 Cat-Cow Pose: This exercise can work out the entire spine, increase its flexibility, and stretch the skin of the face and neck. This movement can drive facial extension. The specific steps are: Kneel on the yoga mat, with hands on the ground and elbows directly under the shoulders, knees directly under the hips. Exhale, lower the head and arch the back, so that the back curves upward, inhale, extend the spine and look up, repeating 3 times.
02 Upward Dog Pose: This pose is a back-bending exercise that greatly promotes spinal extension and increases spinal elasticity. This exercise also helps stretch the neck and facial muscles, which is helpful for those seeking firm facial skin. The execution steps are: Lie face down on the yoga mat, place both hands on the sides of the chest, straighten both legs, and the tops of the feet touching the ground. Inhale, lift the chest off the ground and upward, press the palms down to stretch the legs, draw the shoulder blades in, push the chest forward and up, tightening the back muscles.
Breathe naturally, hold for 30 seconds. The Locust Pose is a posture that promotes the extension of the back. Not only does this movement strengthen the spine, but it also enhances the strength of the neck. During this posture, the chest and back muscles are strengthened, and facial muscles also gain strength and elasticity with training.
Steps: Start by lying face down on the exercise mat with arms reaching back and the tops of your feet on the ground. Straighten your arms behind you, tighten your tailbone and the tops of your feet, while also tensing the back muscles. With deep breathing, lift the chest and both legs together, striving to lift the thorax while extending the legs, keep the legs as close as possible, ensure the pubic bone is pressed to the ground, and extend the spine upwards. Squeeze the shoulder blades together and tighten the trapezius muscles, while also stretching the facial muscles. Continue this posture and breathe naturally, maintaining for 30 seconds.
Bow Pose: This backward bending movement provides a deeper spinal stretch and is especially beneficial for those who wish to strengthen the back and tighten facial muscles.
Steps: Lie face down on the mat, with legs slightly bent, then reach back with your hands to grab your ankles. Tuck the tailbone in and press the pubic bone to the ground. On an inhalation, lift the chest and legs, pulling up the thorax and feeling the tension in the muscles around the chest. At this point, the shoulder blades should be pulled together, and the toes pointed towards the sky. As you inhale further, stretch the neck and face from the chest area, experiencing the stretch of the spine and the tense stretching sensation of the legs.
Bridge Pose: This movement also causes the spine to bend backward, but the direction of the neck and facial stretching is opposite to that of the previously mentioned movements, which is helpful for balanced exercise of the neck and facial muscles.
Steps: Lie on your back on the mat, with feet flat on the ground and hands interlocked and pressing down on the ground. Press down firmly with the heels, inhale and lift the hips off the ground towards the chest direction. The heels should press firmly to the ground, the back of the neck extends, the front of the neck curls, and the shoulder blades pull together. Be careful not to use abdominal strength to push up but lift through the glutes. The higher the hips are lifted, the stronger the stretch of the spine, and the better the exercise effect on the neck and face. Continue to hold for 30 seconds, breathing naturally.
Lion Pose: It specifically targets the facial muscles, stretching the tongue and neck with significant effects, and continuous practice will lead to noticeable improvement in facial skin quality.
Steps: Sit in Vajrasana on the mat, buttocks on heels, hands supporting the body in front. Inhale, extend the spine upwards and forwards, keep the shoulder blades steady. Open the mouth, stretch the tongue out as much as possible, eyes gazing forward. Feel the stretching of the facial skin and muscles, breathe naturally, maintain a calm mood, and persist for 30 seconds.
The aforementioned movements are very effective for stretching the spine and facial muscles. In fact, the condition of facial muscles is influenced not only by back exercises but also by daily personal habits. For example, chewing behavior has a significant impact on facial muscles, and frequent extensive chewing, such as slow eating or regular chewing gum, may lead to an enlarged face. To avoid overuse of facial muscles, these habits should be reduced, chew balanced on both sides, to prevent asymmetry or even atrophy of facial muscles.
The modern lifestyle of being immersed in smartphones often brings negative effects on our posture. Spending long periods with our head bowed in phone usage can lead to changes in the curvature of the neck and can possibly cause cervical and lumbar spine problems. Additionally, due to the continuous improper strain on muscles, they become loose and fatigued, losing their proper firmness and elasticity, which can indirectly affect the tightness of facial skin. To avoid this, we should adopt the correct posture: keep the thoracic and cervical spine straight and ensure at least a 20-centimeter safe distance between the eyes and the screen.
Many people have the habit of drinking a lot of water before bedtime, which often leads to facial puffiness when getting up the next morning. To slim the face, it is important to control not only the amount of water taken in but also the timing of consumption. Moreover, some common poor habits in daily life, such as frequently bending over and hunching the back, sitting with crossed legs, or propping the face with hands, can also have a negative impact on the facial contour, leading to a larger face and looser skin. Therefore, it’s crucial to correct these habits.
To maintain a healthy and firm facial condition, we need to pay extra attention. Although it requires certain efforts and perseverance, the outcome can be surprisingly beneficial. Not only will the face not become larger or looser, but it can also maintain a tight and petite appearance. For those who have good exercise habits, their skin is naturally more elastic and is stronger in resisting the negative effects of aging. Exercises like yoga can fundamentally improve facial condition and are worth persisting in practice.
