We have all seen the person who walks into the room and has a presence. They exude confidence and even seem to carry themselves taller. Their secret – is that they most likely have good posture!

The key to improved posture is awareness that is 24/7. That means, how is your posture while you are sitting, standing, walking and even sleeping.

For more information on Strongcore's Posture Care Training, Heidi Gremaud’s book and DVDs, check out www.strongcore.com.

Sitting on your Evolution Chair is very self-explanatory. However, we have the secret to optimizing your work-day by using your Evolution Chair as an invaluable tool for connecting your mind and body.

Before you tackle an exercise, it’s important to know how to engage your core muscles as you sit. Give this exercise a try and see how aware you will be of your posture and alignment after. And don’t forget to have a little fun with it.

EXERCISE: THE HULA
Is your mind trailing off again to faraway places, beaches, grass skirts and swimsuits? Swimsuits!!! Instead of getting panicky and scanning the horizon for a big palm frond to hide behind, better to get your 'bod' bathing suit-ready! PAC it in. Squeeze those abs and move the hips side to side. The ball will move slightly under you. Resist moving quickly and imagine your waist is shrinking as you do ten to fifteen full hulas. Feel the breeze from the ocean, smell the salt and suntan lotion.

Jane has spent fourteen years refining knowledge and skills while working with hundreds of clients and class participants. Jane is also a professional speaker and delivers two programs, 'Warrior Within' and 'One Minute Genius'.

Jane Clapp is the owner of Urbanfitt, a boutique style fitness studio located in Toronto. Her experience working for large corporations in change management, employee wellness and training resulted in the creation of a distinctive fitness approach that addresses the specific challenges a desk worker faces. For more information on exercises and Jane Clapp’s fitness studio Urbanfitt, check out www.urbanfitt.com.

"I am an assistant for a Chiropractor. He is always bothering me about my posture.

I bought an Evolution Chair this summer last, and wouldn't give it up for the world. My back used to ache all day and I slouched something awful....my whole family does. Now not only do I sit up straight when I'm on the Evolution Chair but my posture is perfect all the time and everyone comments on it too!

Also, I broke my tailbone last September and the Evolution chair was the only chair that was comfortable for me. I can't wait to order another one for my computer at home!"

Sarah

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In our March/April 2007 issue of 'Your Connection to the Experts' we will feature Dr. Chista K. Shahrokh, BSc., D.C.; a Chiropractor from North Vancouver, British Columbia.

What question you would like to ask Dr. Shahrokh?