Is good posture a habit or a practice? Does having better posture have health benefits? It may seem like a cliché you heard often in childhood, but the habit of sitting up straight or avoiding a slouch may impact your physical health into adulthood. If your posture needs some practice, FitClub can help.
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Why posture matters.
Better posture can best be described as a neutral spine with your weight evenly distributed whether you are sitting or standing. If you’ve generally slouched or neglected your posture, it will take practice before a neutral spine begins to feel comfortable and less forced. Learning how to hold your body can have health benefits that can help you reach your goals faster. Less back pain, more energy, and reduced headaches are all associated with better posture because there’s less stress on your bones and joints when they are properly aligned. You can even experience better circulation and digestion when your vital organs are less compressed and oxygen and blood is allowed to move more freely and naturally through the body.
Everyone can agree that less pain, more energy and better flow is the ideal, but rebuilding your posture and reversing the decades old habit of slouching can sound daunting. Everything you need to start improving your posture can be found at FitClub.
Strengthen your core and lower back. Adding just a few moves to your regular FitClub workout can reap huge benefits to your posture and overall health. Moves that strengthen your gluteal and abdominal muscles allow you to rely less on the muscles in your lower back that may feel stiff or sore throughout your day to day activities. If you need help incorporating these moves in to your workout at FitClub, a Pilates classor working with a personal trainer can get you started in a safe and effective way.
Reduce stress. Often, poor posture results from holding tension in certain muscles like the shoulders and the jaw. If your poor posture is a result of holding too much tension in these muscles to comfortably align your spine, you might find relief with a meditation practice. Meditation can reduce your mental stress and allow you to clear tension from your mind, and as a result, your body. FitClub has a meditation class that can help you begin or deepen a meditation practice that you can take with you through your day. Sitting comfortably and clearing your mind can improve your overall health.
Practice yoga. Yoga is renowned for its impact on posture, balance, reduced stress, and improved circulation. Adding a consistent yoga practice to your workout routine can improve your posture, making every workout you do feel easier. FitClub’s trained yoga instructors can adjust your poses as you move through a sequence to ensure that those important posture muscles are growing and adapting to the demands of your healthy lifestyle.
