Often on the street you can meet adult women with a toned, beautiful body that even young girls will envy. But at the same time, their true age is not difficult to guess - their face shamelessly gives it away. No one has yet managed to avoid age-related changes - facial muscles sooner or later lose tone, contours become more blurred, bags appear under the eyes, and so on. And it seems that no matter how much you exercise in the gym, you will not become younger. But in fact, this is possible if you do the right fitness – for the face!
Today we will talk about facial gymnastics with Carol Maggio. What kind of fitness trainer is this, what she is famous for and what life hacks she offers to women who dream of prolonging their youth - we will tell you in this article.
What are the benefits of facial exercises from Carol Maggio?
The author of the very first gymnastics for the face is plastic surgeon V. Benz. The “discovery” of Facebook building took place around the thirties of the last century. Fitness trainers followed in Benz’s footsteps - they began to come up with their own methods based on the principles of Facebook building. But it was Carol Maggio’s facial gymnastics that became a real breakthrough in this area.
Carol Maggio's gymnastics is a truly unique technique for facial rejuvenation. It can be called a non-surgical lift - it is so effective. Another name that facial gymnastics received from Maggio is face-building, or, in Russian, “face building.” From this definition comes an understanding of what exactly this technique is. By performing exercises from Carol Maggio, you gradually “build” the face of your dreams - the skin becomes much more elastic, the facial muscles take on the desired shape, and the contours become clearer.
If you believe the reviews of cosmetologists, Carol Maggio’s facial gymnastics works no worse than beauty injections. True, unlike injections, the effect will not be immediate, and you will have to work hard. But, unlike plastic surgery and injections, it is free and absolutely safe. So if you are for healthy methods of rejuvenation, the Maggio technique is just what the doctor ordered!
Facial gymnastics by Carol Maggio: a video that will make you younger
In total, aerobics for the face from the famous American includes three sets of exercises:
- Main complex "For beginners". These are 14 effective exercises that any beginner can do.
- Complex “For advanced”. Recommended for those who already easily do exercises for beginners. Includes 9 additional advanced exercises.
- Adapted complex “Exercise in the car”. It’s simpler than the previous two, but it can easily be done in a car or at a workplace. Includes simplified versions of almost all of the exercises listed above.
According to reviews, gymnastics for the face of Carol Maggio should be mastered gradually - from simple to complex. We recommend starting with the most basic exercises: to strengthen the chin, tighten the neck, eyelids, improve the shape of the nose and eliminate bags under the eyes. When these exercises no longer seem difficult to perform, you can move on to all the others.
To get a visible effect as quickly as possible, perform the Maggio complex twice a day. A month and a half of regular training - and you are literally unrecognizable!
A video in Russian with Carol Maggio’s face-building is waiting for you below. In the meantime, here are some useful recommendations from an American exercise trainer:
- Facial gymnastics cannot be done while lying down with a bag of chips in your hands. All exercises without exception must be performed in the correct position: the back is straight, the stomach is pulled in, the buttocks are tense. An additional bonus from this position is a reduction in the size of the waist and hips. Sounds tempting, doesn't it?
- Concentrate your attention precisely on the group of facial muscles that you are currently working.
- During training, it’s a good idea to turn on your imagination and imagine how the flow of energy passes through all the cells of your face, how its muscles tense and work.
- After each completed complex you need to do a relaxing exercise. It’s very simple - clench your lips tightly and blow through them with all your might so that they vibrate.
Ready to start training? Then it's time to move on to practice!
We bring to your attention a video of Carol Maggio performed by the model with comments in Russian. In it you will find 14 exercises of the main course, which is recommended for beginner face builders:
And if you want to study exclusively with the creator of the method, no problem - we have Carol Maggio for the video, translated into Russian:
And if you have already tried Carol Maggio’s method, you can leave reviews about it right under the article. Share your amazing results and inspire others to achieve great things!
Beauty does not require sacrifice if you pursue it. So that in adulthood you do not have to turn to plastic surgeons for various braces, you need to take care in your youth to maintain a decent appearance. A non-surgical technique for achieving results is face building. Many women praise Carol Maggio's system. Strict adherence to the author’s recommendations for preparation, implementation, and preservation of the result helps to achieve real success.
The secret of successful developments
Maggio developed an interest in faces at a young age. The girl spent a long time looking at women on the street, noticing age-related imperfections.
The representatives of the fair sex with unnaturally marble, motionless faces attracted the greatest attention. Carol first noticed the unsuccessful results of plastic surgery that was beginning to become fashionable.
Young Carol Maggio became convinced of the need to become a cosmetologist. Subsequently, having acquired the necessary knowledge, she learned to “read” external signs, recognizing the lifestyle, emotions, and habits of numerous clients. Increasing professionalism through observations and studying the achievements of colleagues, experience came.
Maggio thought about the alternative to surgery for a long time. The final impetus for the development of an individual theory was the manifestations of old age. Carol felt noticeable changes after turning 35. She began to actively study the works of her colleagues. Maggio’s own practice was based on the principle of Benz (the founder of Facebook building). Using an experimental method, Carol changed and improved the technology, which later earned universal recognition.
Efficiency of the technique
The complex is designed to work with skin and muscles. 57 major muscles are involved. The exercises are based on muscle contractions and light finger pressure. Natural muscle movements play a major role. The fingers block and additionally load certain muscle groups when performing exercises.
Maggio worked out the theory on her own body. Having received decent results, the author suggests doing aerobics to those who want to get similar results. Books have been published telling about the importance of proper nutrition, sleep patterns, describing in detail exercises involving fingers and muscles, eliminating various appearance problems. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with the publications if you intend to comprehend the intricacies of the system.
The effectiveness of the technique is associated with active muscle training, which provides natural skin tightening. Thanks to intensive exercises, muscles are trained, the flow of lymph and blood is accelerated, affecting the processes of nutrition and tissue regeneration.
The result of gymnastics is:
- formation of a regular oval;
- correction of skin tension (double chin and wrinkles are removed);
- regulation of the condition of the integument (color, blush, functioning of the sebaceous glands).
Aerobics does not give immediate results. Obtaining results requires performing muscle-training exercises constantly. The preventive complex should begin from the moment the early signs of aging appear (25–30 years). It will significantly prolong youth.
Attention! An intensive course of exercises that eliminate significant deficiencies lasts 6–8 weeks. Subsequently, regular maintenance sessions are carried out.
Exercises are performed for 10–15 minutes 2 times a day. Achieving results quickly requires regular training (5-7 times a week). There are 14 exercises for beginners. After mastering the technique, you are allowed to perform an enhanced express complex (9 exercises of increased complexity).
Preparation for classes
They begin to master gymnastics with a basic course. Relaxed muscles are “accustomed” to training gradually. After 5–7 days of training, the load is increased. Mastering basic exercises and muscle adaptation opens the way to performing secondary actions.
You can start working with any muscle group. It is more expedient to identify the most problematic areas. Pay special attention to the appropriate exercises. For the remaining areas, maintenance charging is performed. Carol Meijong recommends practicing a combined approach, not overlooking potentially “dangerous” areas. This strategy is the most correct and brings tangible results.
It is permissible to engage in Facebook building in any environment. Some perform exercises without interrupting their usual activities (at work, in transport). For overly busy people, Carol Maggio offers a special adapted complex.
It is advisable to immerse yourself in the technique in front of a mirror, studying the movements of muscles, skin, and controlling the pressure of your fingers. Every movement is perfected. Carefully observe the movement of the muscles and the tension of the integument. Before starting class, it is recommended to cleanse your skin. It is permissible to perform the exercises with cosmetics (relevant when using an express course of exercises).
Set of exercises
According to the author, the basic program (14 exercises) takes about 6 months to master. The body adapts to the stress, significant changes occur in appearance.
The goal is to relieve swelling, strengthen the upper eyelids, and smooth the skin of the lower eyelids. Index fingers are placed on the outer corners of the eyes. The rest (excluding large ones) are placed along the back of the nose. Use your middle fingers to lightly press between the eyebrows, and your index fingers to press lightly on the hollow in the corner of the eyes. The pressure is moderate. The gaze is directed upward. Maintain the position, squint tightly, trying to raise the lower eyelid high.
After completing 1 approach, relax. Repeat the steps at least 15 times.
The area under the eyes is tightened, bags and swelling go away. Use your middle fingers to press on the inner corners of your eyes, and your index fingers to the outer corners. The gaze is directed upward. They squint. With the eyes open, they try to “pull” the lower eyelid towards the upper. Relax. Repeat the steps 15 times.
The exercise is designed to tighten the frontal muscles. The index fingers are placed parallel to the eyebrows in the central part of the forehead. Using your fingertips, gently but forcefully press on the skin, pulling down. Fix your fingers in this position. The gaze is directed upward. At the same time as pressing your fingers on your forehead, you try to use your eyebrows to return it to its place. Repeat the steps 20 times.
Actions tighten the ptosis, jowls disappear. The mouth is opened slightly. The upper lip is pressed to the teeth, the lower lip is rolled up. In this position they smile, stretching the corners of their mouth wide. Hold the center of the chin with your index fingers. Move their mouth (open, close). Repeat the steps 20 times.
They work the upper lip, improve the brain's response to movements, and eliminate tension. Open your mouth in an oval. The index fingers are placed in the dimples on the cheeks without pressure. They stretch their smile and relax. It is important to think about the sensations during movement of the facial muscles (feel them). Repeat the steps 10 times.
Impact on the nasal muscles, preventing drooping edges, easy shape correction. The index finger is placed in the middle of the tip of the nose. Make a gentle upward pushing movement, producing resistance with the nostrils. The position is fixed, counting to 10. Relax. Repeat the steps 35 times.
Prevents drooping corners and strengthens ends. Lips pursed in a smile. The corners of the mouth are tense, as if the jaw is cramped. You should not clench your teeth tightly. Index fingers are placed at the corners of the mouth. Place the ends of the lips into the mouth. In this position they try to stretch out a smile. The corners are moved up and down. Remove your fingers and quickly concentrate the energy at the site of impact, holding for up to half a minute. Relax, removing accumulated tension.
The lips are strengthened and pumped up, a contour is formed, and wrinkles around the mouth are smoothed out. The lips are pressed together without clenching the teeth. With the index finger they carefully hit the center, mentally imagining a blow of great force. The finger is moved away. Hands concentrate energy without touching the skin. Exhale and relax.
Tightening of the nasal muscles, smoothing of the nasolabial lips. They open their mouth in an oval shape, pressing their lips to their teeth. Energy is directed from bottom to top along the fold area. The index fingers help without touching the face. Having reached the nose, they change direction. Do the same from top to bottom. Delay 30 seconds. As the actions are repeated, the pace increases.
Formation of a clear neck contour, eliminating sagging. The exercise is performed lying down. Be sure to use a flat surface. Fingers are placed on the sides of the neck. The position is fixed, with light pressure. The head is torn off the surface by 4–5 cm. Concentrate on muscle tension for no more than 5 s. Return to the starting position. Relax. Repeat the steps 20 times.
Formation of an “open” expression for thin cheeks. The mouth is slightly opened, the corners point inward. They mentally endow their appearance with chubby cheeks. Place your index fingers on the corners of your lips and make rotational movements. Represent the formation of expansion of the cheek muscles. They remove their fingers from their lips. They begin to rotate with their fingertips without touching the skin. Exhale. Relax.
Achieving muscle tone, reducing volume. The mouth is opened slightly, the lips are pulled inward. They look up. Place your palms on your cheeks. Perform smooth movements up and down to the temples. Mentally imagine the effect of losing weight on the oval. Hands are torn from cheeks. Make similar movements without touching the skin. Exhale. Relax.
Strengthening the jawline and neck. The head is thrown back, raising the chin as much as possible. They smile without showing their teeth. They pull the skin under the neck down. They look to the left, tense up, count to 10. Do similar actions while looking to the right. Return to the starting position.
The oval is tightened, the contour is strengthened, and the sagging of the chin is eliminated. The lips are tightly compressed, the corners of the mouth are tense (similar to a smile without exposing the teeth). Use your palm to stretch the skin at the base of the neck. They look up. They throw their heads back and achieve tension. Return to the starting position. Relax. Repeat the steps 40 times.
At the stage of mastering gymnastics, they do not focus on the number of repetitions. Each exercise is performed no more than 5–7 times. Attention is paid to developing the correct technique. The pace doesn't matter either.
Note! Completion time can take up to 30–40 minutes. In 1–2 weeks, experience is gained, exercises are performed as usual.
Exercise Tips
To quickly master technology and achieve your goals Carol Maggio advises following these guidelines:
- Maintaining the correct posture when performing exercises. You cannot achieve success by relaxing your body. You need concentration and composure. The following posture is recommended: sitting position, strongly retracted stomach, tense muscles of the thighs and buttocks. A static position will allow you to better concentrate while performing actions. At the same time as the area being trained, the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen will be toned.
- Focus on results. It is recommended to perform the exercises carefully, paying close attention to the muscle group being worked. At first, you may experience unpleasant burning and tingling sensations (as when doing abdominal exercises, doing pull-ups, or running). The fingers increase the resistance of the muscles, acting as weights. Signs like this shouldn't stop you. It is focal heat and moderate pain that indicate effective work.
- Subsequent recovery. After training, muscles need moderate rest. Each series of exercises is alternated with short-term relaxation. It is recommended to close your eyes and perform breathing exercises.
- Focus on the current action. It is advisable to consider each movement as a projection, mentally visualize it (the working muscle contracts, is supplied with blood, and is filled with energy). Close observation of the movement of the muscle allows you to remember and detail the movement.
- Visualization of results. Having captured the initial state of the oval, after 2 weeks of classes, after 1-2 months, you will be able to really track your achievements. The action helps to establish the effectiveness of the technique and the need to continue doing the exercises. An incentive appears to move in a given direction.
The tips were developed by the author based on many years of observations. Compliance with recommended actions increases the effectiveness of the technique.
Safety regulations
You will need to protect your body from unpleasant consequences by starting to get acquainted with the technique. Non-standard manifestations are possible (an untrained body is not ready for intense work).
You cannot start active activities on weak muscles. The same applies to older women. Loose skin is prone to stretching. Smooth preparation required.
You cannot move on to actively performing an exercise before it has been practically “polished.” Wrong actions can cause harm. It is not recommended to proceed to an intensive course before mastering the basic exercises.
Contraindications
If there are contraindications (skin pathologies, problems with joints, muscles), performing gymnastics is dangerous to health. If the violations are temporary, then you need to wait until the problem is resolved. It is not recommended to start aerobics if you have high blood pressure, elevated temperature, or inflammatory processes.
Injections that fix muscles (Botox, filler) performed less than 2 weeks ago lose their meaning if gymnastics are not suspended for the recovery period.
Regularly performing facial fitness is useful for maintaining beauty, health, and youth. Carol Maggio's technique is recognized all over the world. Although there is a Russian version of Facebook building.
Useful videos
How to perform skin tightening exercises using the Carol Maggio method.
Carol Maggio was 50 when she began developing her facial exercise system. Her discoveries are based on the works of Dr. Benz, who first told Americans about Facebook building. Carol systematized all the exercises and opened gymnastics courses for the face. She soon became more famous than her teacher, thanks in part to her spectacular appearance. Now she is approaching 70, and time has stood still for her. She looks the same as she did 20 years ago.
What is the role of exercises in a facelift?
Regular gymnastics of the facial muscles leads to the same results as plastic surgery. Only wrinkles are smoothed out not due to tissue tightening, but because the volume of the facial muscles increases. In fact, face building causes muscle spasm - from constant tension, they look something like after a botulinum toxin injection. Meanwhile, the load on the tissues should not be constant; most of the time they are in a passive state, and this is normal. Overexertion causes side effects, facial expressions are distorted, and nervousness appears. Women who oppose Maggio's exercise system say they have noticed involuntary, slightly nervous facial expressions on Carol herself.
What is Carol Maggio's facial gymnastics?
In addition to intense stress on the muscles, the Maggio system involves working with energy flows: it calls for mentally visualizing them and directing them to problem areas. To master a course in facial gymnastics, you need to master at least basic understanding of the human bioinformational field and energy charging skills. Without them, it will be unclear how to do individual exercises.
In the translation of her work, there is an instruction to perform all exercises by touching your fingers, which means that physical contact with the skin and muscles will be minimal. This is already at odds with the principles of face-building, with the help of which it is proposed to pump up the face. You do exercises, achieve a flow of lymph to the face and visible growth of muscle mass. How simple and clear everything is, and the result is obvious.
In Carol Maggio's system, physical activity is offered only to help the so-called mental work with energy flows. Simply copying the exercises offered in her book will not achieve results; you need to be aware of how each muscle works. Carol's book talks about this, you just need to delve into it and learn it. It would be easier to master the Maggio technique with a video course, but it is limited in distribution.
There is only one face-building trainer in Russia personally certified by Maggio - Muscovite Anastasia Burdyug.
Facial muscles cannot be pumped. At one end they are attached to the bones, at the other - to the skin or woven into neighboring muscles. Constant exercise will result in temporary improvement, but the aging process is inevitable. Over time, the spasmed muscles will begin to pull the skin along with them, first sagging areas will appear on the face, and then wrinkles. Carol's technique does not involve forceful load on the facial muscles and gives results for years to come.
Carol's recommendations help:
- tighten the skin and achieve a pronounced lifting effect;
- sculpture the oval of the face;
- give yourself the right facial features, a beautiful lip contour, a nose shape;
- get rid of wrinkles on the neck and double chin;
- remove jowls and sagging cheeks;
- smooth out age and facial wrinkles;
- strengthen the muscles of the orbital region and open your eyes;
- strengthen the lower eyelids and get rid of swelling and bruises under the eyes.
Advice from Carol Maggio: before starting classes, take a profile and full-face photo so that you can later evaluate the benefits of gymnastics.
Gymnastics technique for the face Carol Maggio
Facial aerobics according to the Maggio system activates all 57 facial muscles. Not everyone is constantly involved, and those who are inactive need to be stimulated - this is why finger gymnastics was developed. While performing it, it is important to focus on the muscles that are working at the moment and monitor your breathing. At the same time, keep in mind a slide picture of what your new face will be like. After each exercise, Carol advises relaxing: inhale deeply through your nose and exhale sharply through tightly closed lips. The posture during aerobics should be collected: the stomach is pulled in, the muscles of the hips and buttocks are tense - just don’t strain all the muscles on the body. Carol recommends doing gymnastics every other day, alternating exercises with facial massage. Moreover, it should be conducted in full courses. The results will be noticeable in 1.5–2 months.
The entire exercise is divided into three blocks:
- gymnastics for beginners;
- gymnastics for experienced;
- Carol's separate development is a short course for business women who cannot afford a lot of time for classes.
Start with any exercise from the basic course and work it every day for 20 minutes. The basic block is designed for 6-7 weeks of training, then you can move on to the advanced level. It is better not to break the sequence of blocks.
For skin care, choose suitable cosmetics, master different facial massage techniques (lymphatic drainage, vacuum, spoon massage, honey), adjust your diet and go in for sports.
Description of courses
The basic gymnastics complex for beginners includes 14 simple exercises, for advanced ones - 9 exercises for training different facial zones. It is convenient to perform gymnastics in front of a mirror - this makes it easier to track how accurately and according to the instructions you are doing it.
The basic level exercise is performed as follows:
- Take your starting position - sit or lie down.
- Fix your fingers: the middle fingers should be on the bridge of the nose, the index fingers should be on the outer corners of the eyes.
- Squint your eyes, feel how your eyelids tense.
- Feel the muscles pulsate and slowly close your eyelids. Count to 40.
- Open your eyes and repeat the exercise.
- Do this 10 times in one approach.
A set of exercises to enlarge the eyes strengthens the orbicularis eyelid muscle
From the advanced level:
- Take the starting position - the exercise is best done while sitting.
- Place your middle and index fingers at your temples.
- Lightly pull the skin upward with them, feel how it stretches.
- Look straight ahead, fixing your gaze on one point.
- Without taking your eyes off the chosen object, raise your eyes upward, count to 10. Look forward, count to 10 again.
- Lower your eyes and mentally count to 10 too.
Make sure that your eyebrows do not move; when they move, this means you are pumping your forehead muscles.
A simplified version of the lower eyelid exercise:
- Place your index fingers on the outer corners of your eyes.
- Close your eyelids tightly and count to 40.
- Open your eyes.
- Move your fingers to the inner corners of the eyes, fix.
- Close your eyelids tightly again and count to 30.
- Relax your muscles.
Lower eyelid exercise helps remove bags and dark circles under the eyes
For an advanced level, there is a complex exercise that helps remove swelling, strengthen the upper and lower eyelids, and slightly raise the corners of the eyes.
- Place your index fingers on the outer corners of your eyes, move your thumbs down, and cover your nose with the remaining three, like a “house.” The middle fingers are located between the eyebrows, the index fingers lightly press on the dimple at the inner corners of the eyes.
- Look up, hold your gaze.
- Squint your eyes, trying to pull your lower eyelid as high as possible.
- Remove your hands from your face and close your eyelids tightly.
- Count to 40.
- Relax your muscles.
- Repeat 15 times.
Carol Maggio says that the nose continues to grow with age, so it gradually becomes wider and droops. To avoid this, you need to constantly train your nasal muscle. The same exercise helps to correct the shape of the nose and reduce its size.
- Place your index finger on the tip of your nose and pull it up.
- Lower the nostrils as much as possible, feel how the wings of the nose tense.
- Stay in this position for 10 seconds, then you can relax.
- Repeat the exercise 35 times.
Carol Maggio's exercise helps tighten the nasal muscle, which gets stretched over the years
For an advanced level, the exercise is modified:
- With one finger, you move the tip of your nose upward, but in doing so you strain not the wings of your nose, but your upper lip - you need to pull it back. Use your finger to continue pressing on the tip of your nose.
- Repeat the exercise 45 times.
The exercise is performed like this:
- Open your mouth slightly, press your upper lip to the upper row of teeth.
- Place your lower lip behind your bottom row of teeth.
- Press your index finger to the middle of your chin.
- Open your mouth, then close it, without moving your jaw joints if possible. Feel the muscles at the corners of your lips tighten.
- Do this until you feel a burning sensation in your muscles.
Exercise strengthens the jaw muscles and orbicularis oris muscle
The exercise helps strengthen the neck muscles, remove wrinkles and tighten the skin in this problem area.
- Take the starting position lying down, it is better to do it on the floor.
- Place your middle fingers on the side of your neck and press them lightly.
- Slowly raise your head from the floor 4–5 cm.
- Hold the position for 5 seconds.
- Also slowly return to the starting position, relax.
- Repeat 20 times.
The exercise can be done without arms - they are extended along the torso. The rest of the execution procedure is the same. Repeat 35 times. While in position, turn your head to one side and then to the other so that your body remains motionless. Make 45 turns.
The exercise helps strengthen the neck muscles, remove wrinkles and tighten the skin in this problem area.
Another exercise is designed for advanced people:
- Take your starting position while sitting.
- Cup your hands, pressing your wrists together.
- Place your wrists under your chin and clasp your neck with your palms on both sides.
- Try to pull your chin forward as far as possible, and use your hands to pull the skin back.
- Do 30 reps.
The following basic level will help you get rid of a double chin and at the same time strengthen your neck muscles:
- Take your starting position while sitting.
- Raise your chin as high as possible.
- Purse your lips and stretch them into a smile (do not expose your teeth!).
- Place your hand at the base of your neck and pull the skin down.
- Turn your head to the left, fix the position and count to 10.
- Now turn to the right and stay in this position for 10 seconds.
- Then raise your head up and do not move until you count to 10. Feel how your neck muscles tense.
- Relax your muscles.
- Do 40 reps.
Double chin exercise helps correct the shape of the face and remove wrinkles on the neck
For the pros, Carol Maggio suggests another exercise:
- Sit down, straighten your back and relax.
- Open and close your mouth several times, while carefully monitoring which facial muscles are working.
- Now open your mouth again.
- Tighten the corners of your lips and try to close your mouth only with their help, without using your lower jaw.
Contraindications for implementation
The safety of Carol Maggio’s technique was officially recognized by doctors from Europe and the USA. Facial gymnastics affects muscle fibers, lymph flow, the circulatory system and the nervous system. If a person is normal and does not experience any health problems, physical and mental stress will most likely be beneficial.
The Carol Maggio system helps correct facial asymmetry and get rid of wrinkles, but only in the absence of contraindications
There are few restrictions on performing facial gymnastics, but they exist:
- recently undergone facial surgery (a month before the start of classes and later);
- beauty injections if you did them 2 weeks before you started doing gymnastics and later. The load on the facial muscles neutralizes the effect of solutions injected under the skin;
- any damage to the facial nerve (inflammation, injury, paralysis);
- mechanical damage to the skin of the face (wounds, scars, ulcers).
- exacerbation of bacterial and viral diseases;
- elevated temperature;
- unstable pressure.
Book by Carol Maggio in Russian
The original book by Carol Maggio was published in English. In translation, the book was called “Aerobics for the skin and muscles of the face” (Moscow, Eksmo-Press, 2012. – 128 p.). This work sets out in detail the author's recommendations for performing each exercise, and there are few of them, which is why the book turned out to be small. The first section contains a complex for beginners (14 exercises), the second contains gymnastics for professionals (9 exercises). Each complex is divided into 5 blocks, which contain exercises for different muscle groups. The section “Exercises in the car” is highlighted.
The book “Aerobics for the skin and muscles of the face” is called not the most successful translation of Carol Maggio’s work, but in Russia it is the only one
It is not necessary to do the entire set of exercises every day. If your chin is bothering you, you can only work with exercises from the corresponding block. The book provides the basics of anatomy - the names of the muscles and explanations of what they are responsible for and which part of the face. For each exercise, the technique of execution is shown and comments are given on why exactly it is useful and what results can be expected. The text is accompanied by black and white photographs that clearly show the technique. At the end, general recommendations for skin care are given.
Reviews of facial gymnastics Carol Maggio
About "energy". Try the following before doing the exercises. Sit quietly in a Turkish position (or in a lotus, whoever knows how), with the palms of your hands folded at chest level so that there is free space inside between the centers of your palms. The back is straight, do not lower the chin, while the body is as relaxed as possible. Mentally imagine how energy gathers between your palms, try to feel the warmth. Then rub your palm against your palm harder. The hotter they rub, the better. And while your hands are “hot”, start doing the exercises. If they cool down too quickly, you can rub them some more.
Fly
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So, what did this gymnastics give me? I haven’t been practicing it for too long yet, but I’ve already noticed positive results. No, my cheekbones haven’t turned into plump apples, but my skin tone has definitely improved. I like to feel my facial muscles and be able to control them.
Illaruya
In general, the complex is worthwhile, but here you need to either do everything very accurately and correctly, or watch some video lessons, or work with a trainer. In short, until you understand it thoroughly, it’s better not to overdo it. Do one exercise at a time and see what the result is. At the same time, under no circumstances should you stretch the skin or make any traumatic movements at all. Then there will be a result.
alenaflygirl
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These exercises, like Dubinina’s exercises, are strength exercises. ALL strength exercises spasm the muscles. In general, in an amicable way, the muscles should not be spasmed, but, on the contrary, relaxed. Have you noticed the faces of the paralyzed? It is especially noticeable when one side is paralyzed - it is smooth. Botox injections are based on the same principle. But it also has its, to put it mildly, disadvantages. I ruined my face with Dubinina’s bosses, although they, it seems to me, are less aggressive than Maggio. I was painfully worried about the changes I saw in the mirror after the test. But please, read a lot of articles about facial muscles and the dangers of strength loads, about muscle spasms, about the mechanisms of aging - everything will become clear.
EVE.
Thousands of photographs are posted online every day by women, offering to compare themselves before classes and after a month or year of working on their face. They are asked hundreds of questions about their age under these posts. Facial gymnastics works! So Carol fully deserves the title of the world's best facial fitness specialist, which was awarded to her by the British magazine Harpers & Queen. Carol Maggio's gymnastics in this publication was named one of the hundred best ways to maintain youth.