How to stand properly

There are a few populations in the world where back pain hardly exists. One woman thinks she has figured out why, and she's sharing their secrets. Have Americans forgotten how to stand properly?

Posture can affect a lot of things, including our confidence and how other people feel about us. Teach yourself good posture by practising these exercises from the Army Field Manual. Good posture is a habit that pays off over time. The Army Field Manual features 10 exercises that require you to move in a variety […]

Your posture says so much about you! The perfect outfit, immaculate makeup, and beautiful hairdo will not camouflage poor posture. I re...

Stand Tall is a Darebee workout that will make you feel like you're as light as a feather.

To stand up straight, stand up against a wall with the back of your head, shoulder blades and buttocks touching the wall. Then, move away from the wall while maintaining your posture. Once your body begins to slouch, return to the wall to reestablish your posture. Throughout the day, practice good posture habits like holding your cell phone at eye level and taking note of your posture any time you pass a mirror or window.

Runners, lessen your chance for injury, improve your form, and experience with these running body posture tips!

Squats are a great way to tone and strengthen a variety of different muscles in your legs and butt. Keep reading to check out the top 10 reasons why you should be doing squats.

Knowing how to move, sit and stand properly can help you stay active and prevent broken bones and disability. Proper posture can also help to limit the amount of kyphosis, or forward curve of the upper back, that can result from broken bones in the spine. One of the most important things about body mechanics... Read more »

Many ancient statues, such as this one from Greece, display a J-shaped spine. The statue's back is nearly flat until the bottom, where it curves so the buttocks are behind the spine.