March 2024 Focus: Posture!

Vintage VFer · 02-28-24, 04:30 PM

It has been a couple of years since we had a Posture Focus month. I recently noticed that my posture is not up to my (admittedly impossibly high) standards. This Posture focused thread from 2022 has a lot of good information.

http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=232576

It isn't necessarily a check-in but just a chance to spend the month with posture in mind. Awareness is so important, not just during workouts!

Anyone else need to work on their posture?

rhbrand · 02-28-24, 04:56 PM

I need to work on my posture.

I know esp when I'm in a big gaming mood, that I slouch in my chair, and tend to push my neck forward. And I've been in a big gaming mood thanks to Baldur's Gate 3 being released this year. I need to really work on getting my neck back into place, and not slumping in my chair when I'm gaming.

star117 · 02-28-24, 06:05 PM

I do for sure! desk job and love to read

Buzzer · 02-29-24, 08:08 AM

I had a workout a looooong time ago (hard for me to say that) and she would always say "chin up, chest open, tummy tight, and tail under". It put me in pretty good posture, and although I don't own the workout anymore (it was on VHS and I sadly don't own a VHS player anymore), I still use her voice to remind me to stand up tall.

It was called gorgeous legs or something like that. Anyhow, she has improved my posture for years! I have recently been thinking of my posture and working on it, so having a month dedicated to it is what I need to do! I will enjoy all about posture month.

SherBear · 03-01-24, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzzer

I had a workout a looooong time ago (hard for me to say that) and she would always say "chin up, chest open, tummy tight, and tail under".
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Great advice. I heard it in Susan Powters voice for some reason. Recently caught myself on my Ring camera and holy moly was i slumping my shoulders. Never dawned on me that I was doing it. My job in front of a computer doesn't help. I need a daily reminder

bzar · 03-01-24, 01:43 PM

good reminder.

people focus a lot on their back and shoulders when they think about good posture, but please remember about positioning your head directly above your spine. doing this simple move has prevented neck and shoulder pain for me, instantly too.

with cell phone and computer use, people "hang their head" in the forward position, putting 15# of strain on your neck and shoulders.

Vintage VFer · 03-02-24, 03:15 PM

I tell the same story in most "posture" related threads:

I saw an Oprah show many years ago about posture. They secretly filmed the studio audience waiting to see the show. Most were standing around slumping. Then, after the guest presented posture tips, they filmed them again. It was stunning how better posture made many of them look younger (and slimmer!).

Most of us carry heavy purses or bags. I wear mine cross-body and try to switch sides.

Buzzer · 03-02-24, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage VFer

I tell the same story in most "posture" related threads:

I saw an Oprah show many years ago about posture. They secretly filmed the studio audience waiting to see the show. Most were standing around slumping. Then, after the guest presented posture tips, they filmed them again. It was stunning how better posture made many of them look younger (and slimmer!).

Most of us carry heavy purses or bags. I wear mine cross-body and try to switch sides.

Can you imagine how slumped they would be now? With the advent of cell phones/computers in your hands, everyone is always creating more slumped postures by constantly typing and looking at their phones. I'm sure the show would be 100x worse today!!!

MissBliss · 03-02-24, 04:38 PM

Fabulous idea, love the thread you linked! Great resource, I’m in!

Vintage VFer · 03-07-24, 03:03 PM

I feel I've been doing a good job of keeping good posture in mind. I actually got a compliment on my posture the other day.

How is everyone else doing?

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02-28-24, 04:30 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	March 2024 Focus: Posture! It has been a couple of years since we had a Posture Focus month. I recently noticed that my posture is not up to my (admittedly impossibly high) standards. This Posture focused thread from 2022 has a lot of good information. http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=232576 It isn't necessarily a check-in but just a chance to spend the month with posture in mind. Awareness is so important, not just during workouts! Anyone else need to work on their posture? __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

02-28-24, 04:56 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	I need to work on my posture. I know esp when I'm in a big gaming mood, that I slouch in my chair, and tend to push my neck forward. And I've been in a big gaming mood thanks to Baldur's Gate 3 being released this year. I need to really work on getting my neck back into place, and not slumping in my chair when I'm gaming. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page

02-28-24, 06:05 PM
star117 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Virginia	I do for sure! desk job and love to read

02-29-24, 08:08 AM
Buzzer Join Date: Oct 2009	I had a workout a looooong time ago (hard for me to say that) and she would always say "chin up, chest open, tummy tight, and tail under". It put me in pretty good posture, and although I don't own the workout anymore (it was on VHS and I sadly don't own a VHS player anymore), I still use her voice to remind me to stand up tall. It was called gorgeous legs or something like that. Anyhow, she has improved my posture for years! I have recently been thinking of my posture and working on it, so having a month dedicated to it is what I need to do! I will enjoy all about posture month. __________________ Do-over day for Vidiots Anonymous 2011, 2012, 2013: Aw heck. Never mind. I just can't keep up with my do-over days. I'm weak and easily influenced STS GRADUATE! 11/30/10 TA Omni 90 days completed! 7/11/11-ish Tapout XT1 90 days DONE! 6/29/13 Body Beast: Done 3/14, minus the last week. I started JNL and never looked back! JNL DONE! 5/12/14

03-01-24, 01:43 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	good reminder. people focus a lot on their back and shoulders when they think about good posture, but please remember about positioning your head directly above your spine. doing this simple move has prevented neck and shoulder pain for me, instantly too. with cell phone and computer use, people "hang their head" in the forward position, putting 15# of strain on your neck and shoulders. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

03-02-24, 03:15 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I tell the same story in most "posture" related threads: I saw an Oprah show many years ago about posture. They secretly filmed the studio audience waiting to see the show. Most were standing around slumping. Then, after the guest presented posture tips, they filmed them again. It was stunning how better posture made many of them look younger (and slimmer!). Most of us carry heavy purses or bags. I wear mine cross-body and try to switch sides. __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

03-02-24, 04:38 PM
MissBliss Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Canada	Awesome Fabulous idea, love the thread you linked! Great resource, I’m in!

03-07-24, 03:03 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I feel I've been doing a good job of keeping good posture in mind. I actually got a compliment on my posture the other day. How is everyone else doing? __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!