Do you ever check yourself out in the mirror? If we are honest with ourselves, we will all say YES! Regardless if you like what you see or not, we can change our posture by remembering to...Go Check Yourself Out! Lets get more specific, we are talking about pOsTuRe. When standing for long periods of time it is very important we check ourselves out. So the next time you are in front of a mirror, remember two items to check, it will serve as a good reminder to keep your back straight throughout the day.
1. Check that your abdominals are pulled or tucked in. Here is a great exercise, contract your abdominal muscles pulling your belly button into your spine and hold this 1 minute. How long can you hold it?
2. Check that your hips are slightly tucked under with your knees relaxed. So ladies, when wearing high heels, this can encourage the opposite - a sway back- which can result in back pain and fatigue.
