Posture

Having correct posture is important during our daily lives to relieve tension, promote relaxation, reduce arthritis and ensure skeletal longevity. Once we start moving faster or under more load (exercising), posture becomes essential to maximise performance and reduce the risk of injury. Therefore a big emphasis is based on posture and technique during our Personal and Group sessions at Foreshore Fitness.

Correct spinal alignment and joint angles ensures that when under load, our bodies are able to move correctly whilst preventing/minimising both lower/upper back and neck injuries. To maintain correct spinal alignment under load, having strong, balanced core strength and muscular balance on the limbs is necessary. Shown here are two common exercises that are often not well executed, when an experienced personal trainer is not present to monitor safe technique.

The way most people do lunges ........................ The way you should be doing lunges

When the back is rounded, danger lurks..........................Keeping the spine in a neutral position with good balance protects your back