How to Walk to Improve Posture

Good posture keeps your bones properly aligned which prevents your muscles and joints from taking unnecessary strain. Bad posture lead to muscle fatigue, strain and pain. Many people with bad backs would have less pain if they would improve their posture. Here's how.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Focus your eyes approximately two to four feet ahead of you. Do not tip your head down and look at the ground while you are walking. If you have to look at the ground to avoid an obstacle, look with your eyes only.

2. Relax your chin and keep it parallel to the ground to improve your posture.

3. Hold your shoulders slightly back and relax them. This will open up your chest for ease of breathing also. Shoulders slumped forward compresses the rib cage and shortens the spine.

4. Keep your back straight. Do not bend forward at the waist. Pull your stomach in slightly and tighten your stomach muscles to hold it in.

5. Swing your arms close to your body for balance. Relax your arms and your hands.

6. Allow your legs to swing forward naturally and do not throw them forward when you walk. When your foot comes down it should be in front of your body. Walk at a stride that is comfortable for you--do not force yourself to take overlong strides.

Tips & Warnings

• Next time you walk across the room, pay attention to your posture. If you have good posture, your ear, shoulder, hip and ankle should all be in a straight line.

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