Get fit in 15 minutes: The best exercise and nutrition to improve your posture
- Nadya Fairweather reveals the best exercise for improving your posture
- Shona Wilkinson advises pairing the work out with a diet rich in Omega-3
- Liz Hemmings shared a selection of items to wear for the fitness routine
WHAT TO DO
To improve your posture, try sitting tall on a stability ball, says celebrity personal trainer Nadya Fairweather (u-shape.co.uk).
Position yourself with your feet firmly flat on the floor, wider than hip width, arms out at the side. Slouch forwards, rounding the shoulders, arms dangling at your sides.
Now, sit up tall, look straight ahead, bring your shoulders back and down, chest out, rotate your thumbs out showing your palms and hold for a count of five. Try to squeeze the shoulder blades together. Then relax returning to slouch. Do 10-12 reps for three rounds.
Celebrity personal trainer Nadya Fairweather, recommends sitting tall on a stability ball to improve posture
WHAT TO EAT
Your diet plays an important role in maintaining the health of your spine and, therefore, helping your posture, says nutritionist Shona Wilkinson (shonawilkinson.com).
Sardines are a good source of Omega-3 essential fatty acids, which help reduce the inflammation that can cause problems with our spine.
Try to eat an oily fish of some sort two to three times a week.
Parmesan is one of the highest calcium-containing cheeses. This is crucial for our bone health, which can help make our spine straighter and improve posture.
Papaya also contains naturally occurring enzymes which can help reduce inflammation.
WHAT TO WEAR