When your posture is bad, your quality of life suffers.
You have back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain.
Your stamina suffers because you can't breathe as well.
You look slouched over and can start feeling less confident about yourself just because you are not standing up straight!
It plays a crucial role in our overall physical and mental health. Here are some benefits of good posture:
Reduces the risk of back pain: Poor posture is one of the leading causes of chronic back pain. Good posture helps to align the spine correctly, reducing the strain on the muscles and joints in the back. It also helps to decrease the pressure on the discs, reducing the risk of herniation.
Improves breathing: Good posture helps to expand the lungs, allowing for more oxygen to enter the body. This increased oxygen flow helps to improve respiration, circulation, and energy levels.
Boosts confidence: Good posture can make you look and feel more confident. When you stand up straight, you appear taller and more self-assured. This can have a positive impact on your personal and professional life.
Enhances digestion: Good posture can also improve digestion. When you sit or stand up straight, you allow your digestive system to function properly. This can lead to a reduction in digestive issues such as acid reflux and constipation.
Improves mental health: Good posture can also have a positive impact on your mental health. When you sit or stand up straight, you are more alert, focused, and engaged. This can help to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
The good news is that with just a few simple stretches each day, you can begin to undo some of your posture changes and start looking and feeling your best.
Exercises to Improve Posture
We originally filmed this video in the heart of the pandemic, when most of us worked from home and dealt with sometimes suboptimal working conditions.
Now, the world has changed - we work from home, in a hybrid situation, or back in the office.
Regardless of your location, if you work at a desk or find yourself sitting for any extended period of time, these stretches will help improve your posture and overall health.
In today’s video, you are going to learn a quick 3-exercise workout that is going to help you:
- Stand up taller
- Have less pain
- Breathe better
- Feel better about yourself
So, if you want to learn a quick daily workout to fight back against all the sitting you have been doing, check out the video below!
Interested in learning a complete workout program that not only tackles posture, but also helps you to lose weight, tone up, and boost energy?
Check out our 28-Day Kickstart Program where you will learn the exact exercises you need to get you to your goals.
In this program you will get:
- A full fitness evaluation to make sure we are starting you off right
- 2-3 personal training sessions weekly to teach you the exact exercises you need to get results
- A simple meal plan
- 1-on-1 success coaching to help guide you as you work to change your diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits
If you want to set yourself up for success click here to learn more and take back control of your health and fitness today!
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