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It was easy to take your boobs for granted when you were young but as time goes by and they start to inevitably head south it's worth taking a look at our top tips to improve and maintain their shape.
Fact 1 They can get out of shape while you sleep. Sleeping facedown won't deflate your breasts, but it can make them misshapen over time. The best sleeping position is to sleep on your side, with a pillow under them for support. It is recommended to use a lotion or cream (like Clarin’s Bust Beauty Gel or Avon’s Bust Sculpt Contouring Cream) every day to keep them in shape. Fact 2 Watch out, they can get sunburned even if you're not topless. Apply sunscreen lotion with a minimum SPF 15 plus UVA and UVB protection each time you hit the great outdoors in your bathing suit. Without it, premature wrinkling and brown spots can find their way onto your precious pair. Fact 3 Cleavage is not determined by breast size. Two women with the same cup size may not have the same cleavage. Woman's breasts that are fuller in the middle will have a larger cleavage. Women with only an A or B cup but with breasts naturally set close together, can have a nice cleavage too. In addition, if your body is narrow below your shoulders, you'll have an easier time creating a deeper valley between your 2 peaks. Fact 4 They hate to bounce around. Running and aerobics can cause your breasts to bounce around, inadequate support will result in breast pain the following day and cause early sagging. Wear a sturdy sports bra. Fact 5 Take them to see your Doctor at the right time. Because your boobs are at their smoothest and least tender the week after your period, it's the best time to have them checked for any unusual lumps or swelling. Fact 6 No two breasts are exactly the same size, and it is usually your left breast that is bigger than the right side. However, often the difference is so slight, you'd never notice it. Fact 7 The right exercise can give them a little lift. Regularly exercising the pectoral muscle in your chest can help make your breast perkier. Push-ups and chest presses are your best boobs boosting bets. Example of a chest routine: Press ups – 12-15 repetitions Chest flye – 12-15 repetitions Chest press – 12-15 repetitions Repeat 3 times with a minutes rest between each set. Perform each repetition slowly and under control. Perform twice a week. Standing Press and Full Press Ups 1) Stand a foot away from a wall and place hands on the wall at shoulder height with fingers pointing upwards and hands approx 2 feet apart. Lift heels and then bend arms at the elbows to a right angle aiming to keep the body rigid in the core area (i.e. don't let your hips fall forward or bum stick out) 2) On your hands and knees (hands about 2 feet apart), keep body rigid, bent at hips and slowly lower the body, bending at the elbows 3) The same as 2 except with the knees further away from the hands (straight line between shoulders and knees) again keep core strong preventing hips dropping or bum sticking out. 4) Full press up - The only points of contact with the floor are the hands and toes, keeping body straight from the head to your heels. Chest Flye Lie on your back on a bench or exercise ball, with your feet on the floor and arms straight up above you. Holding a weight in each hand with your palms facing each other, bring your arms outwards and downwards, until your elbows dip just below your shoulders. Raise the weights back up until your arms are nearly fully extended above your chest, with the weights an inch or two apart at the top. Chest Press Lie on a bench or exercise ball, with your feet flat on the floor and arms at your sides. Holding a weight in each hand with your palms facing upwards, bend your arms so that your elbows are at 90 degrees then raise your arms upwards until they are nearly straight, with the weights an inch or two apart at the top. IMPORTANT: Please remember to visit your doctor before attempting any of these exercises if you suffer from heart/lung conditions, back/muscular pains or any other conditions. IF IN DOUBT SEE YOUR DOCTOR.
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