Your personality is not just made up of your looks, clothes or accessories; your posture also reflects your personality. People generally lack the awareness of how bad their slouching, slumping or leaning posture is looking. Therefore, to correct your posture you must be aware about it and form some healthy living habits. Posture correction exercises are one of them.
The good sitting posture is with your back flat, head up, shoulders back and stomach in. Believe me, a bulging tummy is not a pleasant sight.
Now, while in that position, do the first exercise which is the Cervical Retraction. Just pull your chin straight in without bobbing your head up or down. You will feel your neck elongate. This exercise counters the tendency in many people to slouch their head forwards.
The next posture correcting exercise is the Breastbone Lift. While still in the sitting position, lift your breastbone a couple of inches higher and gently squeeze your shoulder blades down and together. Doing this repeatedly will strengthen your lower trapezius muscles, which anchor you in a good sitting position.
Shoulder blade squeeze is another simple exercise performed sitting. Place your hands on your thighs and keep your shoulders straight. Slowly move your shoulders backwards and squeeze the shoulder blades together. Repeat it several times.
Abdominal pull-in is the easiest of exercises. Sit straight and inhale deeply. While exhaling count to 5 and pull your stomach in. Repeat several times and relax.
Apart from the posture correcting exercises you need to bring a few changes in your lifestyle as well. If you work long hours typing, then ensure that you have a correctly shaded keyboard. This will prevent carpel tunnel syndrome and the associated pain. Get yourself a chair that supports your back, suits your height and body structure.
Never underestimate the power of a good posture as it affects your overall health and well-being. A good posture is a reflection of high self-worth and confidence. You will find people responding more positively to you when you are not slouching or slumping. So adopt a correct posture and look smarter and younger.
