The way we sit is an important but often overlooked habit. Do you slouch on the couch when you use your laptop, phone, or tablet, or when you watch TV or play video games? If so, give this little test a shot. Either scoot farther back and straighten your back or move to the edge of your seat and sit with your back straight. Either way, make sure that your back is leaning "forward" or more "vertical" than in the slouched position.
If you are not used to sitting this way, it may feel slightly awkward but it should feel good. Sitting upright instead of leaning back in a slouched position is better for your back and works out your back muscles and abdominal muscles much more. It will help keep you toned.
Sitting upright will also help you digest your food better.
Your breathing will even take less effort and you will be able to naturally expand your lungs further when you sit in an upright position.
Even though it's much better to sit upright than slouched...it is not good to sit for long periods of time at all...no matter how you sit.
By sitting for long periods of time, not only are you lowering your metabolism and heart rate and not being active, but you are also cramping your blood vessels in your thighs and buttocks, impairing your circulation.
If you work on a computer a lot or whatever it is you do, consider a stand-up desk. Or at least take short breaks every hour or so and do some small household chore or go on a walk or jog. You will return to your work feeling invigorated and fresh with energy!
Modern life is full of sitting and typing or gaming or watching video, etc. Modern life requires us to consciously choose to exercise and stretch for its own sake. A lot of times, it's easy to forget how important it is to take care of the body that houses our brain and mind and we do not treat it well.
Sit less and Exercise more my friends!
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