Sustained Neck Posture
Hunched-over neck posture places extra load on the cervical spine, up to 10 pounds of force for every inch forward past your shoulders. Over time, this can lead to chronic stiffness, tension headaches, reduced range of motion, and early disc degeneration. Holding your devices at eye level, practicing reverse posture movements, and stretching and strengthening your neck are all great ways to prevent and protect your cervical spine.
Deadlift
A deadlift is a compound exercise that strengthens the posterior chain, engages the core, and improves posture and functional strength.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and keep the barbell over the middle of your foot. Hinge at your hips while keeping a neutral spine, grip the bar, brace your core, and drive through the heels to stand tall. Lower the bar with control.
Nutrition Labels
Nutrition labels help us make informed decisions about what we eat. They can help you manage calories, track key nutrients, avoid excess sodium or added sugar, and support goals such as heart health or weight loss.
When reading a nutrition label, start with the serving size (all numbers on the label are based on the serving size).
Also, review the Daily Value percentage (DV%) to see how the food fits into a 2,000-calorie diet. Keep these in mind as you reach for your next snack!
