Younger? Familiarize Standing Upright

Ever notice how your sitting position when working in the office? Are you used to sit up straight or slouching in a chair to sit with you? How did the way you stand and walk, whether upright or leaning forward? Be careful if you have a habit of sitting or standing is not good because this can lead to premature aging. Poor posture will cause pain in the neck and shoulders, lower back pain, and headaches.
According to research, since the age of 25 years, we've suffered from sarcopenia, or muscle mass destruction. On average, we lose a fifth of every 450 grams of muscle per year. The main problem is the weakening of the abdominal muscles caused by the condition of sitting hunched over the years, which causes uneven pressure on the lower spine. Similarly, according to Carolyn Hewison, physiotherapy manager for the hospital from the Nuffield group.
To avoid bad posture, try to stand up several times a day. You do this by standing against the wall, including the shoulders, waist, and head, to encourage better posture. "Try to keep that position while you walk. The more often you do it, the more accustomed your abdominal muscles and your back in providing the necessary support (to support the body)," he said.
Indeed there is no way to completely prevent this sarcopenia. However, you can try to prevent the condition by performing regular weight training to gain muscle strength.
"The function of muscles can increase with resistance training, sarcopenia even after the initial attack," said Robert Wolfe, professor of geriatrics (the science of parents) at the University of Arkansas.
According to him, far more effective to start before the aging process begins at the age of 40 years. In other words, if you want to stay young, get used to maintain good posture by standing upright.
To get a perfect posture, the following exercises you can do yourself.
* When standing, ears, shoulders, and hips should be in a straight line.
* The chin and the head is not leaning forward.
* The stomach should be flat and straight, directed the navel to the spine.
* Shoulders relaxed, pointing down to the open position (not bent forward).
* When standing, your weight should be supported equally by both legs.
* When sitting, feet should be flat on the floor, and spine to rest in the back of the chair.
* When working, do not lean your neck to see the computer screen. Keep the back and neck straight.
Source : Marie Claire