Monday, January 31, 2011

Benefiting from Good Posture


Improving your posture literally changes your life. Not only will you look taller, appear slimmer, and feel better, but also you’ll have fewer daily aches and pains. Regardless of your age and current level of fitness, improving your posture with the exercise programs listed later in this chapter benefit you. Everyone needs good posture, because it is important to musculoskeletal health and injury prevention. Older adults can dramatically reduce the odds of falling and maintain a good quality of life. Athletes can improve their performance on the playing field.
You’ll gain a few benefits from posture training.
  • Prevent or reduce the likelihood of low back pain
  • Reduce injuries
  • Enhance joint efficiency
  • Increase range of motion
  • Improve flexibility
  • More energy

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