How can I improve my posture sitting down and standing up, and especially while driving my car?
2007-03-23 07:09:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I am a ballerina, and the proper posture I learned was to keep your stomach in (But don't try to suck it in so you can't breathe), pull the lower part of your spine into its natural curve, pull your ribcage together so you feel like you're trying to get the floating ribs to touch (but not so much you bring your shoulders in), keep your chest lifted with your sternum in line with your chin (but don't stick it out), and roll your shoulders back so you feel like you're lengthening your neck. Also, as a few people said, ab and back exercises will help to improve your core strength and keep you sitting up straighter. (I found that this really works, as I can get kicked in the stomach and not notice, and I keep my posture good without having to think about it.)
2007-03-23 07:24:15 · answer #1 · answered by moonfreak♦ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Working your abs will help you support your lower back. I find that working out my shoulders and upper back help me to stay conscious of my posture. I don't have a problem slouching when I'm standing up, but I do when I'm sitting down. I sit at a desk all day and I have to continually remind myself to sit up straight. I've been strength training for about a month now, and find that it has helped my posture. I have also read that Pilates can help because you are using your "core" which is your midsection. What I normally try to do when I am sitting is to make a mental note to check my posture every time the phone rings. It may sound silly, but it works. :)
2007-03-23 14:15:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get one of those girant ball things. I'm not sure what their called... but you sit on one of these giant bouncy balls instead of your normal chair, and because you're constantly readjusting yourself, you strengthen your abs. And that leads to happieness in the world of posture.
Or, what my dad has me do, is put the back of your heels and head against a wall, then skoosh yourself back until you can't slip your hand between your back and the wall. And then just... stand there or something. I'm not really sure.
But yeah, posture is really important. There's all sorts of medical reasons that I'm sure you've heard of, but here's one- my boyfriend's taller then me, but since he slouches he looks shorter! Ees no fun.
2007-03-23 14:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by elvenjewl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pilates is great for posture. Also, pay attention to it. Make an effort not to slouch. Do it deliberately long enough and it'll become habit eventually.
2007-03-23 14:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do core work to improve your upper and lower stomach muscles. then it's a matter of reminding yourself to sit upright an not to slouch.
2007-03-23 14:16:59 · answer #5 · answered by nite_cap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercizing your back muscles would probably be helpful.
2007-03-23 14:12:14 · answer #6 · answered by Skyline 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suck in your stomach and straighten your back.
2007-03-23 14:22:07 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Twinkle♥Toes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋