Why is it good to have a correct posture when exercising? In short, it can be said that a good posture gives better performance and reduced injury risk. A good posture helps you get better technique and position during several exercises at the gym, such as weight lifting. An open upper body can also extend the step and deepen breathing …
Posture types
There are several different types of posture. All different types affect the body in different ways. What type do you have? Below we list the most common posture types – Forward head posture, forward rotated shoulders, flat back, sway back and scoliosis. But what is a good posture then? Is there an “optimal” posture? A good posture is when there …
Why good posture matters
“Stand up straight.” That’s timeless advice we’ve probably all heard at one time or another. It’s worth heeding. Good posture is important to balance: by standing up straight, you center your weight over your feet. This also helps you maintain correct form while exercising, which results in fewer injuries and greater gains. And working on balance can even strengthen your …
Good posture – why is it important?
What is good posture? Good posture is when your skeleton, joints and muscles are in balance. The body weight should be distributed equally so that no part is exposed to extra stress, just like a well-constructed building. And just like an insufficient building, a body with bad posture will be less resistant to the stress we are facing every day, …
The new phenomenon – The iHunch
Smartphones not only ruining our posture. A bad posture could also affect us in psychological ways. ‘Posture doesn’t just reflect our emotional states; it can also cause them’, says Amy Cuddy. In today’s society we live with constant connectivity slouching over our devices. Be aware! Pay attention to your posture while reading this article. The importance of straighten up will …
Posture Flexi – Reminding you to straighten up
Being occupied with other things make you forget and loose your posture. Posture Flexi is a harness that reminds rather than supports your muscles. Posture Flexi is worn with a loose fit, so it only tightens if you slouch which encourage you to straighten up. It should not pull or force you backwards. It improves your posture over time.
The benefits of good posture – TED TALKS
Has anyone ever told you, “Stand up straight!” or scolded you for slouching at a family dinner? Comments like that might be annoying—but they’re not wrong. Your posture is the foundation for every movement your body makes and can determine how well your body adapts to the stresses on it. Murat Dalkilinç gives the pros of good posture.
Office Posture Matters – An Animated Guide
Bad posture is the sneakiest workplace risk there is. Discover the dangers and learn some simple ways to stay healthy during your daily office life in this video!
Active sitting – a chance for everyday training
Active sitting encourages you to constantly be on the move which is beneficial for the body. To get even more out of your working day, get up at least every 30 minutes and take part in simple movements to help release the tension from sitting. This will also increase your blood circulation. Without even breaking into a sweat, your body …
Correct standing posture
If you’re properly aligned you should be able to draw a straight line, infront of your shoulders, behind your hip, to the front of your knee, to a few inches infront of your ankle. This puts the centre of gravity directly over your base of support which allows you to move efficiently. From the back, 33 vertebrae is stacked in …
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