What are the goals of the program? Training posture doesn't have to be extensive - but it has to be consistent. With just 5 to 10 minutes a day, you can maintain and maybe improve your posture. This may help prevent forward hunching, forward head positions, vertebral fractures due to osteoporosis, and increased falls. We hope this program helps to decrease and prevent back, shoulder, and neck pain.
How to get the best outcome of the program? The key to the best program outcome is consistency. If you miss a day, get right back to it the next. Do not dwell on it - get back to it!
When training small, postural muscles, the key is to build gradually. A movement might feel incredible BUT if your muscles haven't done the movement before, tread lightly. Doing too much too soon may lead to stiffness, excessive soreness, or injury. Follow along with the program as it was created.
If something hurts (stabbing, numbness, tingling, sharp pains), don't push through it. Message me with any questions you might have.
How to schedule the program into a week? You get 6 days a week of posture training with this program. On the 'extra' day, spend 5 to 10 minutes doing light stretching or rolling.
I always recommend doing these movements the first thing in the day so you don't forget as the speed of your day picks up.
What do I need to participate in this program? This is a low-equipment program. You will achieve more by being mindful in each movement. By focusing on maximizing quality with every rep, you maximize your benefit to the training plan.
You will need the following indefinitely:
- theraband/physioband
- broomstick
- sturdy wall
- 2 light dumbbells (cans of soup, up to 5# each)
Optional items:
- miniband
- foam roller
- lacrosse ball or tennis ball
Who are these workouts for (skill-level)? These are beginner+ workouts.