It's true - improving your posture can make important differences in the way you look and feel. Like many people, though, you may think that your posture is hopeless, especially after years of slouching, slumping, or working in positions that have strained your muscles and stressed your body This fully illustrated guide shows you how to beat bad posture habits and demonstrates easy strengthening exercises that start working right away. Make yourself a promise to learn these simple techniques - and enjoy the rewards of better posture today!
Author(s): Janice Novak
Edition: 2
Publisher: Expert Publishing
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 145
City: Andover, Minnesota
Front Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Standing Tall
Introduction: What Good Posture Can Do for You
1. Assessing Your Own Posture
2. What is Good Posture?
3. Have Better Posture Instantly
Part II: Solving Common Posture Problems
4. Get Your Head Straight
5. Stop Slumping
6. Straighten Your Shoulders
7. Lower Back Alignment And Abdominal Strength
8. Your Knees, Feet, and Ankles
9. Total Posture Improvement Exercises
10. Anywhere/Anytime Exercises
Part III: Good Posture All Day Long
11. The ABCs of Computer Comfort
12. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
13. Sleeping
14. Lifting Safely
15. Good Posture for Sports and Workouts
16. Hobbies and Crafting
17. Eating for Stronger Muscles and Bones
18. Help for the New Baby Backache Blues
19. Osteoporosis and Posture
Epilogue: When Should You Seek Medical Help?
Index: Exercises and Stretches
About the Author
Back Cover
