Good posture is achieved when the joints are not bent and the spine is aligned and not twisted. Practice several posture-improving exercises with tips from a personal trainer in this free series on exercise.
Series Summary
Many people want to lose weight, and despite claims for quick fat burning pills and powders, the best way to lose weight is still through proper diet and exercise. Exercise does more than just maintain physical fitness. Working out can also help build healthy bone density, muscle strength and joint mobility. It can also reduce general health risks, boost the immune system and help with depression and insomnia. Whether exercising is to lose weight or improve muscle mass, working out is always a good idea to help promote the health of your body and mind. In this free workout video series, personal trainer, Belle Badell, demonstrates several exercises designed for improving posture. Badell reveals the technique suitable for performing standing side flexions, sitting side flexions, kneeling exercises and side crunches. Strengthening the core and abdominal muscles is a key element for these posture improving workouts. Watch these videos and learn several important posture improving exercises today.When performing the standing side flexions exercise with weights, stand tall to work out the abdominal muscles. Practice this intricate posture exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
When performing the sitting side flexions posture exercise with arms overhead, add resistance to increase intensity and work the abdominal muscles. Practice this posture exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
Standing side flexions with overhead arms is a great posture exercise for working the oblique muscles. Practice this invigorating exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
When performing the sitting side flexions posture exercise with arms overhead, use a fitness ball and keep the hips steady to increase flexibility. Practice this posture exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
Perform side crunches on a fitness ball to improve posture and increase stability. Practice this delicate posture exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
Use a fitness ball to perform side crunches with the arms out to improve posture and stability. Practice this unique posture exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
When performing the kneeling posture exercise with a fitness ball, move the hips away from the ball in order to wedge the ball into the thigh. Practice this delicate posture exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
When performing the kneeling side crunch posture exercise with the arms out, use a fitness ball to work the obliques and improve stability. Practice this exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
When performing the standing side flexions posture exercise with overhead arms, tuck in the hips and add resistance to increase difficulty. Practice this great posture exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
When performing the kneeling side crunch posture exercise, use a fitness ball to increase the intensity and work the abdominal muscles. Practice this powerful exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
When performing the sitting side flexions posture exercise with weights, use a fitness ball to align the spine. Practice this wonderful exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
Practice laying sideways on a fitness ball to work out the abdominal muscles and improve posture. Perform this posture exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
Performing side crunches with an extended elbow on a fitness ball is a great way to improve posture and work the abdominal muscles. Practice this powerful posture exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.
Use a fitness ball to perform the kneeling side crunch posture exercise with the elbow out to increase stability. Practice this posture exercise with tips from a personal trainer in this free workout video.