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Power poses for good posture
As you read this sentence, how is your posture right now? Back rounded? Soft through the belly? Hunched over? These eight posture power exercises will improve these hard-to-break slouching habits.
Words BELINDA NORTON
Posture power exercises and poses can transform and ignite your body. Our posture should be our only focus within fitness and body health. An improved posture will ensure improved digestion and greater oxygen absorption. It will evoke higher confidence and will give superior muscle strength, mobility and aligned body function.
Grandma was right with all that nagging as having a good posture looks good. It helps you to develop strength, flexibility and balance in your body. These can all lead to less muscle pain and more energy throughout the day. Proper posture also reduces stress on your muscles and ligaments, which can reduce your risk of injury.
Improving your posture also helps you to become more aware of your muscles, making it easier to correct your own posture. As you work on your posture and become more aware of your body, you might even notice some imbalances or areas of tightness you weren’t previously aware of.