Right now, the chances that your legs are crossed and you are slouching over your chair are extremely high. Working at computers, sitting on our phones and even simply driving in the car, can be the onset of many terrible habits for our bodies that we should be aware of. Simple movements like consistently leaning to one hip and over-extending the neck can cause physical issues as we age, so let’s stop them now!
Here are 7 actions you should stop doing (and a video HERE):
- Sitting Cross-Legged: causes varicose veins & low back pain
- Crossing Arms: sends a message of uncertainty & doubt
- Leaning To One Hip: causes misalignment in hips & glutes
- Slouching: causes headaches, jaw pain & back pain (sit tall!)
- Pelvic Tilt: weakens abdominal muscles & causes strain to low back
- Neck Extension: adds 10-20 lbs of weight to the neck (bring your reading material up to you!)
- Sleeping with Arms Overhead: creates tension in upper back & shoulders
p.s. the workout clothes in this picture are all koral activewear – my favorite!
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Oh, I really should stop sitting Crossed-Legged! Thanks for the hint.
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
Thank you, Geri! I really needed these reminders…I’ve started working out again by taking ballet classes and I’m super conscious about my posture now more than ever. The Koral Activewear is ultra cute, too! xo
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-Lauren
adorn la femme
oooo great advice, thank a lot for sharing, should start working our body 🙂
xoxo from Paris
http://www.rosesinparis.com
I definitely have to undo my bad habit of slouching, thanks for the tips!
Prudence
http://www.prudencepetitestyle.com
Sitting cross-legged. Busted! Thanks for the tips and refreshers. Keep up the good work!
useful tips!
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I’m guilty of almost all of these 🙁 Especially the slouching!
You’ve motivated me to try to change these bad habits!
Thank you so much for this post! It’s a reminder that I have to take better care of my body!
xo, elizabeth t.
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Thanks for sharing! I really need to start working out….
<3
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Very useful tips. Thank you for kindly sharing. Xo
Thao | http://www.suninagoldencup.com
Thank you for this tips. I should try to avoid sitting cross-legged!
xx
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Nice post and i love the video!
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Ooh, a new blog to follow! Thanks R29!
“Crossing Arms: sends a message of uncertainty & doubt”
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Nope. Bye.
Good reminder to stop slouching! I always strive not to, but it’s easy to forget while working at a desk all day.
XX LAURA
girlwhowrites.com
Thank you very much for these warning. Now I know where all my pains come from <3
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