Let Your Body Go With the Flow
I have learned a valuable lesson and that is you can take being active to the extreme (and not in a good way at times). Taking it to the extreme can result in wear and tear to your joints (repetitive motions), really sore muscles (internally – take time to heal) and even result in injury. That is NOT GOOD for you and your body!
I am still learning how to tune into my body and its mechanics. How you move, how you breath and how you stretch. Your spine, bones, joints, and muscles will “Thank You”! You may even decrease, eliminate or avoid pain. That would be nice!
The worse thing you can do to your body is sit for long periods of time. Then you add the hunch to the mix; computer, cell, tablet, etc. We will have to start reminding each other to sit up straight, head up and shoulders back. That will be the new workout in the workplace of 8 hour, 10 hour, 12 hour, even 14 hour days. SCARY, right!
Then there are those “Stressors” that surround us on a daily basis. How to handle, how to avoid, how to not have them take over our lives, etc. That is a work in progress for me as well as learning how to relax. I feel like a rubberband or stuck on a springboard some days. It takes a physical toll on you as well as zaps your energy!
Here’s to Good Posture!
- Helps You Look Healthy
- Strengthens Your Bones
- Gives You Flexibility
- Helps You Maintain Mobility
- Gives You a Boost of Energy
STRIKING (Photo by RSheridan)
March 1st, 2013 at 7:18 AM
Yup, you nailed it for me– too much time at the computer writing. I have to remember to take the occasional break. But sometimes I get so into my work…
March 1st, 2013 at 9:09 AM
Audrey -
That is not necessarily a bad thing when you are on a writing strike – have to go with the creativity:)
Happy Friday – Renee
March 1st, 2013 at 4:14 PM
This is such a great post Renee, and so very important. My horse back riding instructor worked on my posture for years – yep, that’s right – years ! I notice when being in one chair too long I start to hurt. Nothing like fighting time right?
March 1st, 2013 at 4:29 PM
Emily -
Thank so much! Aging royally sucks at times – ha! Posture, body mechanics & movement and core strength are KEY!!!
Happy Friday:) – Renee
March 1st, 2013 at 6:01 PM
You made me sit up straight in my chair just now. I have the worst posture I was hunched over, using poor body mechanics. You know how our moms told us to sit up straight in our chairs when we were little. Old memories coming back… Take care, BAM
March 3rd, 2013 at 7:21 AM
Bam -
Ha! Happy to Help:)
Take Care – Renee
March 2nd, 2013 at 10:41 AM
NIcely timed as it’s 5.30 am and I got out of bed because I’m so damn uncomfortable with my back at the moment. Posture? Check. A plank of wood would be more flexible then me at the moment.
March 3rd, 2013 at 7:23 AM
CHFG -
Back pain sucks, especially when you are stiff:(
Take Care – Renee
March 2nd, 2013 at 5:25 PM
I am so guilty of this. I am a computer person, and I can’t change that. The only thing I can counter balance this with is that I ran 4 times a week. I do a lot of stretching. I hike
. You know, some various activities to keep blood flowing.
March 3rd, 2013 at 7:25 AM
Rommel -
Most of us are computer hunchers. I think the key to counter react that is being active.
Take Care – Renee
March 3rd, 2013 at 1:46 PM
Great points! I’m getting up right now and move around…
March 4th, 2013 at 7:53 AM
Meg -
Here’s to Being Active:)
Take Care – Renee