POSTURE 101

Calling all desk jockeys, commuters, hair stylists, athletes, moms, and mobile phone users!

Is neck tension getting you down?  Interested in growing one inch taller?  Wondering where your rhomboids are?  Then this special class is for you!

In POSTURE 101 class, trainer Shannon Kelly will educate and train you on correct "neutral" posture, and show you where your small posture muscles are, and how to train them properly with little or no equipment at all.  Shannon will also provide functional tips for moving in everyday life:  how to sit, how to stand, how to look at your phone, and most importantly, how to use your deep abs (your body's natural corset) in everything you do.  All levels are welcome!

Here are the details:

WHERE:  STUDIO DELCORPO

WHEN:  November 9, THURSDAY, 6:30-7:30pm

HOW TO REGISTER:  dabble.co (search for "Posture 101")

Spaces are limited, so find a fellow cell phone user and register for class today!

Brilliant.  Easy.  Bespoke.

Great posture beats big biceps every day!

Vi veri veniversum vivus vici

Or more simply put..."By the power of truth, I while living, have conquered the universe."

Well...not really the universe exactly...but I did conquer the V-Up.

The V-Up (also known in the world of Pilates as Teaser) is a super-challenging abdominal exercise which involves hip flexion and extension.  When done correctly, it is great way to strengthen the deep abdominals and test your balance.

Try this:

Lie flat on your back with your arms at your sides.

Position your arms over your head, next to your ears, OR keep your arms at your side for a less intense version.

Pull your belly button into your back and engage in your deep abs, stabilizing your lower back. (Try not to arch your spine, instead the spine stays in neutral to slightly rounded to protect your low back).

Begin to peel your arms, head, shoulders and upper back up off the floor, as you slightly bend your knees and raise your legs off the floor.  Keep length in your spine and reach your hands to your toes, keeping the chest tall.  Legs stay glued together;  straighten your legs for the advanced version, keep the knees slightly bent for a modified version.

Slowly reverse the movement and roll down, staying engaged in the lower abdominals.  Try to resist against gravity and move as slowly as possible back to your starting position.  Try 5-10 reps.

BRILLIANT.  EASY.  BESPOKE.  

Rapport with the floor...