Category: Good Posture

How To Improve Your Posture

How To Improve Your Posture

These days all you have to do is look around any public place and you’ll notice people that are hunching over their phones. Technology is changing how we hold ourselves and if we slouch too much it can have some serious consequences. Current research is linking slouching to more than just back pain. The research is revealing that hunching over can be bad for your self esteem, cause depression, and affect memory. Yikes!

Please understand, I’m not picking on technology. I’m a huge fan of technology and I don’t plan on giving up my smartphone or my computer any time soon. I’m guessing you’re not planning on it either. Technology is here to stay so I believe it’s important that we all take a few steps throughout our day to help avoid back pain, boost confidence, and remain alert. Keeping your shoulders pulled back makes your body look leaner so it can improve your appearance as well. Bonus!

In today’s video I share a simple exercise that will help you engage the muscles in your mid back. Engaging the mid back muscles helps you keep your shoulders back and avoid slouching. Take a moment to watch the video and use the exercise. You’ll be glad you did!

To your good posture for life!

Shared with love,
Jennifer Ledford
 

A Great Lower Body Exercise: The Wide Stance Squat

It looks like we have one more good reason to strength train.  Current studies are suggesting that it can improve memory.  Woo-hoo!

I currently work with seniors that are struggling with memory loss.  One of the individuals is a close family member.  Memory loss can be very frustrating for the person dealing with it and a serious challenge for their family members and caregivers.

The good news is that strength and endurance training is showing great promise when it comes to battling this disease.

In today’s video I share a simple exercise that can help you get started.  It’s called a wide stance squat and it helps target your lower body.  I didn’t want to leave your upper body out so I’ve added a BONUS at the end.

May your week be blessed in every way!

With love,
Jennifer Ledford

Two Exercises That Combat Aches and Pains

 
It seems that many of us are busier than ever and we spend more and more time using electronic devices, traveling in cars, and/or flying.

There are so many great things about technology and what it allows you to accomplish and enjoy. However, it can also cause you to spend long periods of time in less than optimal body positions. This repetitive stress can wreak havoc on your body and will often show up in the form of stiffness and/or pain.

Today I’m sharing a short exercise video with you. You’ll learn two simple exercises that can be performed almost anywhere to help you avoid tight muscles and maintain healthy posture.

After watching the video, leave yourself a note or set a timer to help remind you to do the exercises until it becomes as natural as brushing your teeth. Developing simple healthy habits that you can easily incorporate into your busy day is a key ingredient to staying healthy and fit for life!

If you have a question and/or fitness tip you’d like to share, click on the Facebook link here and leave a comment on my page. I’d love to hang out with you there!

Here’s the video below as well now.

Have a great week!

Jennifer Ledford