We all know, especially in these desk bound times, that our posture could be a lot better.

But how to improve it? The theory of head up, shoulders back, tummy in, is all well and good but is practically impossible to achieve and generally wrong.

Why? Because it forces you into compromise stacked on compromise, by not taking into consideration the actual elements that are holding you in place.

Too long sat down can lead to short hips and chest, which will not lengthen instantly and any immediate corrections won’t last.

The only way to address these issues is slowly and with initial expert help.

Instead of head up, allow your neck to lengthen. Instead of shoulders back, think about opening up the top of your chest (along the collar bones). As for your hips? Stand, move, groove, and check your pelvis balance (for another day).