Postural gymnastics is not aimed at slimming: we will certainly not lose kilos or calories by keeping our back straight for a few seconds, however, despite its apparent simplicity , postural gymnastics is useful for preventing and treating many problems related to the cervical and lumbar area. , but also to tone and strengthen the muscles. More toned muscles and more elastic movements are the key, on the one hand to give greater support to the spine, on the other hand to obtain that greater looseness, at the muscular and joint level, which avoids us to make an erroneous load on the neck and back, to better distribute the weight all over the body. Postural gymnastics is widely used in rehabilitation, but in the field of fitness it is often includedin some disciplines of gentle gymnastics, such as pilates. In theory, all those who exercise should include some postural gymnastics exercises in their training schedule, supplementing them with stretching. Here are some postural gymnastics exercises in Pilates.

The advantages are almost immediate : walking straighter, it gives relief to some areas of the body (such as the neck) in which sedentary activities and poor posture or the wrong way of walking have created aches and stiffness that are often the antechamber of others. disturbances. Finally, by strengthening and toning your muscles, there are also benefits for body weight, obtaining a slimmer figure, and an increase in lean mass, which we know to be the key to weight loss and health. The slow and repeated movements, in addition to improving coordination (and even concentration), allow everyone to be able to do postural gymnastics, which therefore becomes highly recommended even for those who have problems or have had problems with other types of physical activity.
Obviously, it is very important to have a serious and competent instructor who teaches us postural gymnastics. Here and here some examples of postural gymnastics TIB (integrated wellness technique)