There is still time to get beach body ready, even if your holiday is just around the corner. So, if you’ve not lost the last few pounds and are starting to feel anxious about putting on that swimwear, stop giving yourself a hard time. Getting away to relax is so important to our well-being, and at Sarum, we want you to have the most relaxing time.
What if we told you there was a simple way to look slimmer and feel more confident? Well, there is, and it’s all about posture.
Good posture is essential for avoiding neck and back pain, helps reduce stress, and does wonders for your appearance. Pulling your shoulders back and allowing them to drop slightly into their natural position—yes, not hunched up around your ears—will improve the way you look and feel.
There are both tremendous physical and well-being benefits to standing tall.
Physical benefits
Correct posture improves breathing, as your lungs can fill the space, which helps to improve oxygen and blood flow around the body. This, in turn, enables your organs to work as they should without additional pressure.
When we stand, sit, and lie down correctly, we reduce wear on joint surfaces, helping to keep arthritis at bay. We also reduce stress on ligaments—all good news for helping prevent future problems as we age.
Wellbeing benefits
Proper breathing and clear airways help reduce stress and anxiety and generally help us feel more in control. In addition, they help increase concentration and thinking ability because our brain gets the oxygen it needs to function.
You might be surprised by the difference in how you feel by simply improving your posture. Standing correctly will make you a little taller and more confident because you will naturally draw your tummy in and look slimmer.
But what is a good posture?
Firstly, it’s not about keeping poker straight, as this would probably cause back and neck pain. It should feel natural when you are in the correct position, although it might take a little practice if you have developed bad habits.
