Bad Posture? Get it Right
The Lethargic Walk, the Hunched Back, the Slacking Shoulder, the Forward Neck etc. are all signs of bad posture. Poor postures can be a result of tension, stress, work pressure, weakness, obesity and muscle imbalances. It becomes very important to get rid of Bad Posture to avoid the problems that follow. The right amount of strength training exercises for your weak muscles and certain stretching exercises will help you go a long way in improving your posture.
Running
Running is perhaps one of the most common and easiest of exercises to do. Run or walk in place for ten minutes to warm up and then go on to your regular exercise schedule.
The Cobra Pose
Lie face down on an exercise mat to do a cobra exercise to correct rounded shoulders. Lift your upper body, including your arms, off the ground as high as you can comfortably go. Pinch your shoulder blades together and hold for three seconds. Inhale and lower yourself back on to the mat. Do ten to 15 repetitions.
Stretch! Stretch! Stretch!
Making stretching a regular feature of your exercise regimen is very important. It helps in getting warmed up at the starting of the workout and helps in getting the muscles relaxed at the end of the workout. Below is a great exercise for stretching your Hamstrings.
Keep the front foot half-step forward and straightened at the knee. Bend the rear leg with both hands on the bent thigh. Exhale slowly and tilt buttocks upward with front leg still straight and feet flat and pointing forward. Inhale, relax and repeat with the same front foot raised up but heels still on the floor.
Strengthen Your Abs
Your abs are as important as any other body part of yours and form the core of your body. Try this exercise for tighter abs.
Lie on your back and keep your legs straight in the air and press the lower back into the mat. This exercise helps in strengthening your abs and pelvic muscles. Slowly lower your legs, keeping them just above the ground, keeping your back flat. Hold for three seconds, and then lift your legs back up. Do ten to 15 reps.
