Posture check! Have you done a posture check recently? Check out some of the common posture issues we face based on our generation.
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AGE
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ISSUE
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EXAMPLE
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WAYS TO IMPOVE
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| 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
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PROFESSIONAL AGE
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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)
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ELDERLY
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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
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MILESTONE CLASSES TO HELP IMPROVE POSTURE
Stretch & Abs: Strengthening the body’s core (abdominals and back) and stretching to promote balance.
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.
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