Posture Improvement

Here is an exercise to help increase flexibility in your low back and hips.  START: Begin lying on side with knees together and bent to approximately 90 degrees. Support head with your hand or with pillow. MOVEMENT: Activate core. Lift knee upward while keeping soles of shoes touching. Continue lifting knee…

Here is an exercise to help increase flexibility in your low back and hips. START: Lie on your back with knees bent and slightly apart. Place the finger tips of one hand just inward from you hip bone and finger of the other hand just below your sternum. MOVEMENT: 1. Perform…

Here is an exercise to help increase flexibility in your low back and hips.  START: Begin lying on back. Cross one leg over other, placing ankle on opposite thigh above knee. MOVEMENT: Grasp uncrossed leg under thigh and gently pull toward chest. A stretch in hip of crossed leg should be…

This is a great way to open up your chest and activate your back muscles.  It will help your shoulders, back and chest and posture.  It will also activate your brain and give you energy! Starting Position: Begin on your hands and knees with your head and back in a straight…

This is a great way to open up your chest and activate your back muscles.  It will help your shoulders, back and chest and posture.  It will also activate your brain and give you energy! Starting Position: Begin standing with feet about hip width apart. Arms should be extended to sides…

This is a great way to open up your chest and activate your back muscles.  It will help your shoulders, back and chest and posture.  It will also activate your brain and give you energy! Starting Position: Begin standing with feet about hip width apart. Arms should be extended to sides…

This is a great way to open up your chest and activate your back muscles.  It will help your shoulders, back and chest and posture.  It will also activate your brain and give you energy! Starting Position: Begin standing in good posture. Shoulders should be back and head up. Raise and…

The diagonal chop is great for improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention. Starting Position: Place feet wide apart, pointing slightly outward. Bent knees slightly. Fold your hands, straighten your arms and reach with both arms to the left side of your body by rotating your torso. Movement: Bring both arms…