The correct posture improves the quality of life because it reduces back pain, increases self-esteem and also decreases the volume of the belly because it reposition the localized fat, giving a better body contour.
In addition, good posture prevents and treats chronic and painful health problems, such as spine problems such as 'hunchback', scoliosis and herniated discs and also contributes to improving breathing capacity.
When poor posture is caused by shyness, fragility and a feeling of helplessness, the correct posture can help to change the way of thinking, giving more courage and greater ability to deal with stress, making the person feel more confident, assertive and optimistic. This is because it is related to body language and is due to the increase in hormones such as testosterone, which increases leadership capacity, as cortisol, which is the stress-related hormone, decreases.
Exercise to feel more confident
In order for a person to feel more confident, she must be standing in the following position:
- Standing with legs slightly apart; chin parallel to the floor, looking towards the horizon; close your hands, placing them on your waist; with your chest open and your back straight, breathe normally.
This is the victorious posture of superheroes as superman and wonder woman, as can be seen in the image. Another body posture that achieves the same benefits is the general posture, with the hands superimposed on each other, resting on the bottom of the back.
Initially, it is enough to perform one of these exercises for about 5 minutes a day, so that the benefits can be achieved in approximately 2 weeks, and can be performed at home, at work or in the bathroom, before a job interview, or a meeting. important work, for example.
Staying for 2 to 5 minutes in this winning posture exerts a contraction in the back muscles, improving posture and this posture can even change the way you think and act, as the mind changes the behavior and the behavior will change the results.
Although it may seem very simple, small adjustments in posture can confer major changes in body and behavior.
See all the details about the position of superman in the following video:
