POSTURE THROUGH THE GENERATIONS​

Posted by Lauren Higgins on Thursday, April 01, 2021

Posture check! Have you done a posture check recently? Check out some of the common posture issues we face based on our generation.


AGE

ISSUE

EXAMPLE

WAYS TO IMPOVE

YOUNG

Forward head from looking at cell phone or tablet.

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  • Side to side neck stretches
  • Back rows with a band
  • Chest opening stretches
  • Chin tucks
  • Looking up and down
  • Back arching stretches

PROFESSIONAL            AGE

Rounded shoulders and tight hip flexors from sitting at a desk and in the car. 

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  • Stand up
  • Back rows
  • Chest opening stretches
  • Side bends
  • Torso twist
  • Leg swings front and back
  • Plank
  • Seated cobra (keep core tight & arch upper back)

ELDERLY

​ Forward head, rounded shoulders, & lordosis of low spine due to weakness & fall risk.

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  • Side to side neck stretches
  • Wall slides with arms
  • Shoulder rolls
  • Chest opening stretches
  • Back rows
  • Abdominal strengthening exercises
  • Side bends
  • Torso twists (gentle)
  • Balance exercises
  • Walking with head up shoulders back

 

MILESTONE CLASSES TO HELP IMPROVE POSTURE


Stretch & Abs: Strengthening the body’s core (abdominals and back) and stretching to promote balance. CORE NEW

Mash-Up Level 1: Get a combined workout of 30-minutes of cardio, 15-minutes of weight training and 15-minutes of stretching. Chairs available.

​Walk Tall: Postural education using stretches, strengthening, body mechanics and visual imagery. Special consideration will be given for those with osteoporosis.​

Barre: Incorporating small, controlled movements with light weights or bodyweight resistance to sculpt, strengthen, and elongate the muscles. Synergizing elements of Pilates, sculpting, and ballet will give you a full-body workout.​

Yoga: This class focuses on building full body strength and flexibility using universal alignment and movement principles, breathing and vinyasa.​

Pilates: Participants of all levels will benefit from core and stability training with enhanced breathing techniques.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE CLASSES WE CURRENTLY OFFER!

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