Hey Balanced Life Family,
Did your mom, teacher, or anyone ever tell you to “Stand up straight”? That’s advice we’ve probably all heard at one time or another, and it’s good advice.
Your posture is the position your body takes when you’re standing, sitting, or lying down. Proper posture is when your body parts align the way that they should when using the right amount of muscle tension to support yourself.
Slouching isn’t just a bad habit. There can be a physical reason that contributes to slouching. Weak muscles can make it harder for you to position parts of your body correctly. The good news is that you can do exercises that strengthen your core to improve your posture.
When you stand up straight you look better. It should make you feel better too. But good posture does more than that. It’s important for long-term health. It can prevent pain, injuries, and other health problems. Good posture eliminates tired muscles and decreases wear and tear on the joints.
Just in case you’re wondering what good posture looks like, below is a description:
Stand up straight and tall
Keep your shoulders back
Pull your stomach in
Put your weight mostly on the balls of your feet
Keep your head level
Let your arms hang down naturally at your sides
Keep your feet about shoulder-width apart
You’ve probably heard that “Practice makes perfect”. So let’s be mindful to practice good posture because posture is very important.
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