The secret to feeling more confident
Picture this…catch your reflection and think you’ve grown an inch? Get to the end of the day and realise you’ve not felt that horrible tension headache? Walked into a meeting room and felt more powerful and confident than you have in ages? These are all the very welcome wins of working on your posture that can have such a positive impact on your day to day life.
In a busy world of screens and more sedentary lifestyles, the battle against poor posture is one that many of us face daily. Slouching over computers, craning our necks to look at our phones, or spending lots of time seated in office chairs can all lead to the gradual deterioration of our posture. With the right form of exercise, we can take control of our posture and reap the many benefits that come with it.
The Benefits of Barre for Posture
Strengthening your core: One of the most important elements of good posture is a strong core. Barre workouts target the core muscles, including the abdominals and lower back. These exercises help stabilise the spine and encourage an upright posture.
Improved balance and stability: Barre exercises focus on balance and stability, which are crucial for maintaining proper posture. As you perform various Barre movements, you engage the stabilising muscles throughout your body, helping you stand tall with confidence.
Enhanced body awareness: Barre places a significant emphasis on body awareness. You learn to align your body correctly during each movement, which carries over to everyday life. This mindfulness helps prevent the habitual slouching and promotes better posture.
Stretching and lengthening: Barre combines strength training with deep stretches, which can help alleviate tight muscles, helping you stand taller and relieving aches and pains.
Better shoulder health: Lots of people struggle with rounded shoulders and upper back tension, particularly the mommas amongst you who will be constantly feeding, carrying, bending, etc. Barre workouts regularly include exercises to target these areas, leading to improved shoulder alignment and will really help alleviate that discomfort.
Breathe easily: Good posture allows for more efficient breathing. As you stand taller, your lungs have more room to expand, which can lead to improved oxygen intake and overall vitality. It is also a key part of great core function so the knock on effect of this is huge for building strength.
A Happier, Healthier You
Beyond the physical benefits, improved posture can have an amazing impact on your mental and emotional well-being. When you stand tall and move with ease, you feel a greater sense of confidence and positivity, and who doesn’t want that!
Try out this 30 minute Move to Improve: Posture session and experience the incredible postural benefits of a Barre class.