But sitting up straight and not slouching are arguably even more important when were grown.
Want to do some additional testing?
These seven moves willtest your basic mobility and core strength.
I like yoga because it also emphasizes body awareness and balanceand you canwork up to some pretty badass poses.
Pilates and anyother exercises that focus on your corewill help with your posture too.
Sit at a 135 degree angle
Yes,sitting too long isnt good for you.
Sitting at a 135-degree anglecould put less strain on your spine, but youd have toadjust your workspace accordingly.
If you dont care to recline, check outthis animated guide to sitting correctly.
If you have to work from bed, do it in a way thatwont wreck your posture.
And in the kitchen, you might need toadjust the height of your countersto keep from hunching over.
Learn to breathe properly
How we breathe can deeply affect how we move and how we feel.
Heresour complete guide to setting up an ergonomic workspace.
This story was originally published on 1/30/16 and was updated on 10/15/19 to provide more thorough and current information.
