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How can I improve my posture with the TRX?

Last post 06-15-2008 11:50 AM by hhardcastle. 2 replies.
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  • 06-06-2008 10:49 AM

    • ldejeant
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    How can I improve my posture with the TRX?

    Hi,

    I have a TRX and I would like to use it to improve my posture.

    Anyone has tips on what exercises I should do?

    Thanks for your help.

    Laure 

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  • 06-07-2008 11:35 AM In reply to

    • Fraser
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    Re: How can I improve my posture with the TRX?

    Thanks for your question Laure. This is a very important topic

    First it is important to think of posture as more than simply a position we stand or sit it but really a position that we move through. An interesting way of looking at it was proposed by Moshe Feldenkrais who said that we should really refered to posture as  "acture" - posture in action.

     The first thing we need to do is stand up. The average north american spends the vast majority of their time in a seated position and executives are even worse.

    commute                     30 min each way

    executive work day      10 hours 

    lunch                            1 hour

    dinner                            30 min

    TV                                4+ hours

    Sleep                            7 hours

    This only leaves 30 min for standing!

    In terms of exercises, spend half the amount of time doing movements that feed the problem such as chest exercises, biceps and supine crunches. emphasize movements that fight gravity as opposed to feed it. TRX examples of good movements to choose to help strengthen weaker postural muscles are as follows:

    suspended lunge with lift patterns

    single leg squat

     balance lunge

    shoulder series

    postural squat 

     Give these a try and be conscious of your "acture" as you are sitting, standing and moving and you should see a difference

    Good luck 

     

    Fraser Quelch
    Head Coach & Director of Programs and Development
    Fitness Anywhere Inc.
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  • 06-15-2008 11:50 AM In reply to

    • hhardcastle
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    Re: How can I improve my posture with the TRX?

    This exercise might help in improving posture. It's part of the Healthy Back DVD from Fitness Anywhere.

     

     

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    hhardcastle
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