Follow Up: Good Posture Exercises For Extra Health Benefits

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0v6IilSsdxjj-vDUtEoKNskI2Ec8HWhYJHt9UEuxm2NrZ2c82j9arD30muMv2_9iQtAQDDTrORegPhWXAlaqeIDh3N_w-OvEVe1N0TeQR-HF0atKNxVqXNVH7dsQOQ8sOHL3lANrsb0_V/s1600/posture_excersises.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Good posture exercises like planks can help build core strength. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0v6IilSsdxjj-vDUtEoKNskI2Ec8HWhYJHt9UEuxm2NrZ2c82j9arD30muMv2_9iQtAQDDTrORegPhWXAlaqeIDh3N_w-OvEVe1N0TeQR-HF0atKNxVqXNVH7dsQOQ8sOHL3lANrsb0_V/s1600/posture_excersises.png" title="Good posture exercises" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">It’s time for a follow up to my post on the benefits of good posture with good posture exercises! I realized it’s silly to tell you about how awesome good posture is, but not tell you how you can help it. So, here are a few exercises to try for encouraging and maintaining a healthy posture. </span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-a8639a0b-0924-68cf-1af7-7bbda75521cf" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <h4 style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Good Posture Exercises:</span></span></h4> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Shoulder Rolls. Standing straight up, roll both shoulders forwards, up, backwards and down in circular motions. Good posture exercises like this one help you one open your chest and keep your shoulders back for a nice, tall, open stance.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Neck Stretch. Good posture exercises increase your range of motion and allow the muscles to relax. Stretching your neck is really great because you can usually feel the stretch all the way down the spine. Stand straight up with shoulders back and drop your chin to your chest as far as you can, relaxing as you drop. Hold for ten seconds, then bring chin all the way back up to tilt the head back just barely. Return to neutral, then drop the right ear to the right shoulder. Come back to neutral and drop left ear to left shoulder. I like to repeat this one 2-3 times, depending on how awesome the stretch feels. </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Round Open On Knees. Many yoga poses are intended as good posture exercises. If you do yoga, this exercise will be familiar. Get down on all fours, then open the chest, arch the back and press your chin to the air. Slowly switch to a rounded back pushed high with chin down and bum tucked under. Practice big, deep breaths and smooth movement while you do this exercise.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Strengthen Core. Exercises that strengthen the abs are also good posture exercises because the abs support the spine and allow you to stand tall. I recommend doing lots of sit ups and plank holds. :)</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Strengthen Back. Since strong abs are good for posture, the back muscles need to be strong too. Back muscles support the back and balance out the strength of the abs. Kneel on all fours, reach right arm straight out in front and left leg straight out behind and hold for 10 seconds. Switch and hold with left arm and right leg. This is great for both strengthening and stretching the back, two in one!</span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">These good posture exercises are great to help maintain healthy, normal posture. If you experience any extraordinary pain during any of these good posture exercises, go see a professional. If you think you might have a very specific posture issue, a chiropractor or doctor can help determine what exercises are best to help correct your posture. I hope you are able to enjoy all the benefits of healthy posture with these basic exercises!</span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>

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Follow Up: Good Posture Exercises For Extra Health Benefits

It’s time for a follow up to my post on the benefits of good posture with good posture exercises! I realized it’s silly to tell you about...

The Significant Benefits of Good Posture

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Okay, so I had no idea that the benefits of good posture were so important! I had my first visit with a chiropractor last month and was fascinated by the exam. I am in too all kinds of alternative and holistic medicine. The more that I learn the more that I want to fuel by body with the most nutrient dense foods possible. I know it’s healthy to have good posture, but all the amazing things that it helps your body with is pretty cool. So naturally, I wanted to share them with you. </span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-tD_iEKn17ho48C01edW0hE3GBm9LBPGB2oCj99Js8oNdIyZe2w-xjX2w_Jr8RP4TG8zTJdG6ecff3AGaNwf4Mi2X1YTytGmnrSemA2LbHdqsg_hBUEcMXFOmXAF40KZUJ6mXOSI-jNX/s1600/10893371_10102646561691021_734141035_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-tD_iEKn17ho48C01edW0hE3GBm9LBPGB2oCj99Js8oNdIyZe2w-xjX2w_Jr8RP4TG8zTJdG6ecff3AGaNwf4Mi2X1YTytGmnrSemA2LbHdqsg_hBUEcMXFOmXAF40KZUJ6mXOSI-jNX/s1600/10893371_10102646561691021_734141035_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-f236279c-0926-3cb7-5038-f1b6bc265357" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">The Benefits of Good Posture:</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Aids Breathing. When you are hunched over, your chest cavity gets compressed so there isn’t very much room to let air through for breathing. So, one of the benefits of having good posture is that it allows your body the space to take in big, deep breaths for the oxygen you rely on.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Supports the Brain. Proper posture can actually help you concentrate better too! Your brain depends on oxygen to get used, so if you’re taking in more air (as mentioned above), your brain is actually able to function better and work more clearly. This is one of the benefits of good posture I don’t want to miss out on!</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Prevents Health Complications. When your body is aligned, it means that all the other bones and muscles in your body have the proper space to work well. Because of this, you can decrease the risk of slipped discs, back aches, neck problems and headaches with the benefits of good posture. Plus, it allows for healthy blood circulation to keep all the functions in your body strong and healthy.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Image Health. The benefits of good posture also extends to our appearance. Standing straight and tall helps you appear more confident, taller, thinner, and stronger. If you don’t believe me, take a look in the mirror and see the difference between when you hunch and when you stand up straight and tall.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Promotes Healthy Functions. When you’re experiencing the health benefits of good posture, your bones and joints are in the correct alignment for your muscles to be used properly. So, your muscles don’t use up as much energy with proper posture because they are working efficiently.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Being able to experience the benefits of good posture is absolutely worth the extra effort of being attentive to how you sit, stand, run, or do anything really. It can be a simple change, or a more complicated one if you have already let your posture slip. If you are unsure about what kind of posture health you are in, visit a health professional to get an x-ray and advice for a healthy spine.</span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span> </div> <div> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>

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The Significant Benefits of Good Posture

Okay, so I had no idea that the benefits of good posture were so important! I had my first visit with a chiropractor last month and was f...