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Stand Up Straight to strengthe abs 
RealAge Tip of the DAY for February 9, 2007
•All About YOU: Stand Up Straight
One of the easiest ways to strengthen your abdominal muscles -- and support your back -- is through good posture.
You may feel like you're already standing straight, but in reality, most of us stand like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Practice good posture by bringing your head and neck back. The key element is breathing in to tighten your gut. That's the component that lifts your chest and will give you Marine-like posture. Here are the five points of perfect posture . . .
You may feel like you're already standing straight, but in reality, most of us stand like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Practice good posture by bringing your head and neck back. The key element is breathing in to tighten your gut. That's the component that lifts your chest and will give you Marine-like posture. Here are the five points of perfect posture . . .
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Sometimes the smallest changes in your life can lead to the biggest results. Sucking in your gut while you do crunches, or even when you take the elevator, is a good example. It helps your body not only look younger -- by skimming a couple of inches off your middle and adding them to your lungs/chest -- but it also helps your body get stronger, because you're engaging your abdominal muscles.
Here are the five steps to perfect posture:
Is your back barking? Take this symptom checker for advice.
Here are the five steps to perfect posture:
| 1. | Pull your shoulder blades back slightly toward each other and down away from your ears. |
| 2. | Lift your chest up and out. |
| 3. | Pull your head back just enough to keep it in line with your spine. |
| 4. | Position your pelvis or hips to create or maintain a natural arch in your lower back. |
| 5. | Pull your belly button in toward your spine without changing or tilting your hips or losing the arch in your lower back. |
Is your back barking? Take this symptom checker for advice.
RealAge Benefit: Actively patrolling your health can make your RealAge as much as 12 years younger.
RealAge Smart Search: Find exercises to help improve your posture.
RealAge Smart Search: Find exercises to help improve your posture.
Originally published on 02/9/2007.
Stand up straight to strength abdominal muscles
RealAge Tip of the DAY for February 9, 2007
•All About YOU: Stand Up Straight
One of the easiest ways to strengthen your abdominal muscles -- and support your back -- is through good posture.
You may feel like you're already standing straight, but in reality, most of us stand like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Practice good posture by bringing your head and neck back. The key element is breathing in to tighten your gut. That's the component that lifts your chest and will give you Marine-like posture. Here are the five points of perfect posture . . .
You may feel like you're already standing straight, but in reality, most of us stand like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Practice good posture by bringing your head and neck back. The key element is breathing in to tighten your gut. That's the component that lifts your chest and will give you Marine-like posture. Here are the five points of perfect posture . . .
| Advertisement |
Sometimes the smallest changes in your life can lead to the biggest results. Sucking in your gut while you do crunches, or even when you take the elevator, is a good example. It helps your body not only look younger -- by skimming a couple of inches off your middle and adding them to your lungs/chest -- but it also helps your body get stronger, because you're engaging your abdominal muscles.
Here are the five steps to perfect posture:
Is your back barking? Take this symptom checker for advice.
Here are the five steps to perfect posture:
| 1. | Pull your shoulder blades back slightly toward each other and down away from your ears. |
| 2. | Lift your chest up and out. |
| 3. | Pull your head back just enough to keep it in line with your spine. |
| 4. | Position your pelvis or hips to create or maintain a natural arch in your lower back. |
| 5. | Pull your belly button in toward your spine without changing or tilting your hips or losing the arch in your lower back. |
Is your back barking? Take this symptom checker for advice.
RealAge Benefit: Actively patrolling your health can make your RealAge as much as 12 years younger.
RealAge Smart Search: Find exercises to help improve your posture.
RealAge Smart Search: Find exercises to help improve your posture.
Originally published on 02/9/2007.
Move your body!
Adding activity to your daily routine is easier than you think. Any activity at all burns calories and the more you move, the better you will feel both immediately and in the long term. Wake up ten minutes earlier than usual and do "bed crunches". No need to get dressed and get down on the floor. Do these in bed before beginning your day. Do "microwave" exercises while you are waiting for your beverage, snack, or meal to warm up. 2-3 minutes of easy exercises such as squats, side turns, arm curls, etc. will get you energized and moving more easily. During the day, pay close attention to your posture. Holding yourself erect will help your abdominal muscles to strengthen and will ease that nagging lower back pain. Plus, you will instantly look both taller and slimmer.
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