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Fitness
About 99% of people are not aware of how important it is to do any (actually, every) exercise in the correct posture, to have the desired effect. When I had started working out, I wish someone had emphasized enough on it's importance. No wonder I spent double the amount of time that might have been actually required to get the 'result'. It has probably taken me 3-4 years to learn it and I am afraid even today I'm not 100% there. Initially, I was surprised to see how painful it was to correct my posture. That's the price you pay for spending the whole life (sitting/standing/moving) in crocked body forms .
Some basic pointers for correct postures, purely by my experience:
- Always have your back straight (Imagine you are trying to hold a pencil between your shoulder blades)
- Chest up and out (Ladies ... in a feminine way *wink*)
- Belly always tucked IN
- Neck should always be held perpendicular to your shoulders
- Your weight should be evenly distributed on both your feet
Trust me, it sounds much easier than it actually is but it is immensely important for a healthy and flexible body. The side effect of a good posture will be 100% impact of any exercise you do.
Life
So, in the previous post, I didn't actually complete my thought on ... honesty.
Besides, not being able to lie or be diplomatic (successfully) and hence choosing silence over empty conversations, I yet, believe strongly in the power of honesty. A lot of times it's not about what you say, but how you say it (and whom you say it to, sometimes :P).
I am from Hospitality Industry, and contrary to what everyone might like to believe, life in hotels & restaurants is not smooth or of top-notch-standards 24/7. Things go wrong all the time (linen doesn't arrive on time, staff is late, things breakdown, dishes get burnt). But I learnt early on in my career that if I explain honestly to the guest about what the problem was instead of cooking stories, the conversation will be much shorter and more amicable. I also had similar experience at job interviews. If I lacked in any area I honestly accepted it and that showed me in positive and earnest light (worked in my favor!). Plus, I escaped from the burden of remembering all the lies I might have cooked up. I think, in today's times we give very little weightiness to how much gravity honesty holds ... Think about it!
Week 5 | Day 34 | 19th September 2009
You have brought a very important point in focus baby. Posture is definitely equivalent to the quality of results that someone sees after their workout.
ReplyDeleteA lot of times people try to lift weights that are too heavy. This in turn results in wrong postures. In my experience, if you cannot do 8 reps of a first set with a particular weight than it is too heavy for you. And if you can do more than 14 then it's too light.
In one of your future posts may be you can also tell us about the different routines involved in muscle toning vs muscle building exercises.
" There is a necessity for a regulating discipline of exercise that, whilst evoking the human energies, will not suffer them to be wasted. " - Thomas de Quincey
Husband - Good point. I shall definitely try to cover that in one of my future posts. Thank you for your kind words, always :o) Kiss!
ReplyDeleteFit body nd good health is a result of right body posture.Totally agree with this.I practice it even when i ma not excercising:)
ReplyDeleteThanks! That I'll keep in my mind for my next class. So let's say in the fitness world, we would call it: "Posture, Posture, Posture"!
ReplyDeleteI feel a very important part of honesty, is "not fearing" also.
* not fearing the opposite person
* not fearing the consequences
* not fearing being judged
* not fearing provoking a fight
* not fearing hurting other's feelings
blah blah blah.
But I strongly believe that hell may break loose, it's very important to start and grow a marriage strictly on HONESTY. Honesty is transparency and baring of the soul and if you do want to make your partner your soul mate, then you must be ready to get 'naked'!
Ani - Yes, be careful with the posture else you will hurt yourself.
ReplyDeleteAbout honesty ... you are correct ... fearlessness is the first step. Just have to know the difference between courage and craziness at all time.
On Marriage - I don't knowwwwwww (:P) To each his own! Muah