The fad diet and supplements can indeed help you shed kilos speedily, but they can not make your body look toned.
Dramatic weight loss can loosen skin that can damage your confidence and make you look older.
Arms, thighs and abdomen skin are the most affected areas due to speedy weight loss. An easy solution to tighten the saggy skin is surgery.
But it is quite expensive and can burn a hole in your pocket. An alternative to surgery is exercising, which is time taking for sure, but is quite cheap and provides a better result.
Here are five exercises that you can do to get rid of skin sagging.
1. Barbell bench press
Step 1: Lie on your back on a bench with your feet resting on the floor.
Step 2: Hold a barbell with both your hands.
Step 3: Bend your elbows to bring the weight in line with your chest to begin the exercise.
Step 4: Look straight and move the barbell upwards towards the ceiling and away from your body.
Step 5: Bring it back to the starting position to complete one repetations. Do 15-20 reps of this exercise.
2. Dumbbell lateral raises
Step 1: Stand straight with with your feet hip-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
Step 2: Lift your hands sideways to bring them to your shoulder level with your palms facing downwards (Your body should be in a T-shape).
Step 3: Hold this position for 2-3 seconds, then lower your hands.
Step 4: Repeat the same 20-30 times.
3. Overhead tricep extension
Step 1: Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
Step 2: Extend your arms overhead, keeping your biceps close to the ears and palms facing each other.
Step 3: Engage your core, straighten your back and lower the weight behind your head until the elbows are at about 90-degree angles.
Step 4: Straighten the arms, contracting the triceps to complete one repetition.
4. Push-ups
Step 1: Come to a high plank position with your wrists under your shoulders and toes tucked in. Keep your body neutral from the head and toes.
Step 2: Lower your upper body toward the ground by bending your elbows.
Step 3: Go down until you are about six inches away from the ground.
Step 4: Push the floor away to return to the top to complete one repetition.
5. Tricep dips
Step 1: Stand straight with your back facing the staircase. Place your hands shoulder-wide apart on the edge of the third stair.
Step 2: Your shoulders should be perpendicular to your wrist and legs completely stretched.
Step 3: Bend your elbows and dip down until your arms are at a 90-degree angle.
Step 4: Come to the starting point by extending your hands to complete one repetations.
