April Focus: Posture!

[Vintage VFer]

I've always tried to focus on posture. In recent months, I've had a lot of life changes and notice that my posture has suffered. I have a vertebral compression fracture, so I have to be extra vigilant about my posture.

How about a month long focus on good posture habits for the month of April?

Anyone interested?

[mimikz]

Good idea, I'm interested

It's one of the benefits of working on my Pilates practice this year. I'm definitely more aware of core strength and posture.

Mimi K

[BunnyHop]

Anyone have some favorites for inspiration??

I still have Gin Miller's Straight Up Stick workout (with the Salsa Walk on dvd)

but mostly I seem to rely on Classical Stretch and Yoga.

Some years back I learned that if I were careful about my posture, the backaches I'd been suffering would go away completely, but I still keep my CS back workout dvd for any flare up.

[Demeris]

So I use Essentrics/CS and T-Tapp for posture work (and I know what you think of T-Tapp, and Teresa), BUT I follow a chiropractor on YouTube who, in addition to being some lovely eyecandy, has some posture work:

Adam Fields

[Negin]

I love this idea. I keep telling myself that I need to do some type of posture work daily. I try, but don't always succeed. I have all my posture routines of differing lengths on word documents. I rotate through them depending on how much time I have. Whenever I find a good one that I like, I add it to the list.

Oh, and I love CS/Essentrics. I've been trying to do at least one routine every day.

This from a book written by a former model. She was a model back in the 1950's or so.
"Someone once told me to stand as if I wore a beautiful jewel that I wanted to show off at my bosom, and I think perhaps it is the best advice that I can pass on to you."

Originally Posted by Demeris

So I use Essentrics/CS and T-Tapp for posture work (and I know what you think of T-Tapp, and Teresa), BUT I follow a chiropractor on YouTube who, in addition to being some lovely eyecandy, has some posture work:
Adam Fields

I've never tried T-Tapp.
The Adam Fields channel looks interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Here are some of my shortest posture moves/routines - all under 8 minutes, I believe.

3-Minute Killer Back Toning Workout | POP Pilates Song Challenge!

5 MIN ARMS & UPPER BACK | BETTER POSTURE NOW!| Michelle Wilson

5 Min IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE | Daily Exercises + No Equipment

5 Minute Toned Arm WORKOUT For Women Over 50 - No Equipment

5 min Yoga for Shoulder Flexibility and Pain Relief

7 MIN Waist Thinners | Essentrics

Chest Opener - Best exercise for improving round shoulders

Hold your arms up in a “V” shape, either sitting or standing, press back with arms (not arching your back), pull shoulder blades together.

Hold your arms in a “W” shape- elbows bent and palms facing forward, either sitting or standing, press back with arms (not arching your back), pull shoulder blades together.

Pretty much anything by Lee Holden/Qi Gong - especially his short routines in the 30-Day Challenge! Day 3 in the 30-Day Challenge is one that I made a note of, as well as:
Qigong For Energy and Vitality Lee Holden in Yosemite 2016

Improve Posture, Stretch Your Spine, Breathe Better!

Posture, Get It Straight! DVD - the Warm-Up and Total Posture on this DVD are both short and effective.

POSTURE WORKOUT | POSTURE EXERCISES TO HELP GET GOOD POSTURE Lucy Wyndham-Read

Quick Burn Standing Back Workout! No equipment, at home, back toning exercises!

Shoulder Pain Exercise: Quick Fix: Shoulder Circles | Yoga Tune Up

Standing Back Extension – Lift one leg, hold your arms up in a “V” shape, either sitting or standing, press back with arms (not arching your back), pull shoulder blades together.

Standing Back Extension – Hold your arms in a “W” shape- elbows bent and palms facing forward, either sitting or standing, press back with arms (not arching your back), pull shoulder blades together.

"The Broomstick" POSTURE FIX/ HEART CHAKRA OPENER/ HUNCHBACK SOLUTION - BODY INVENTORY EP. 2

[Dancing Queen]

I don't have time in April for posture work - I'm in grad school and have to write a paper this month - but I will definitely be working on my posture in May.

Starting May 1, I plan to re-read Michelle Joyce's Posture Makeover book and do her 30-Day Posture Makeover DVD each day. I've integrated one or two of her exercises into my regular yoga practice, but I've always struggled with poor posture and really need a posture bootcamp.

Thank you, everyone, for sharing your ideas!!! I look forward to checking out your recommendations and will go through my workout DVDs to see if I have any other posture workouts to share.