Shoulder and Back Strength
Remember your mom always telling you not to slouch when you were a teenager growing up? Mom was a smart lady.Good posture is important and helps to keep us aligned properly. Many people have weak shoulder and back muscles and let's face it, we need strong muscles to protect our bones. So yup, you guessed it, this is where I tell you that you need to eat nutrient rich foods, drink plenty of water and exercise. Just no getting around it is there?
Interestingly enough I was just reading an e-book this morning that had an interesting spin on the way we eat.. STOP dieting! I know, you love this already.. instead, strive to eat the most nutrient rich foods you can and eat them up to six times per day. It's a mindset.
Balance your food, eat your veggies, eat fruit, eat some whole grain bread, eat some protein, eat some dairy and drink, drink, drink your water. Stay away or eat minimal from foods with no nutritional value, high fat, sugars, (anything ending with ose, like fructose etc) and white flour. So that simplifies things doesn't it!
Don't diet, just decide to make healthier choices and eat something every 3 hours to keep your body working at digesting. The old rule that you have heard so many times before.. if you eat little and often, you will lose weight and never be hungry. If you do feel hungry, reach for a large glass of cold water or even low fat or skim milk to keep your body working.
Ok, so back to your shoulders and back strength.. Weights or exercises that use your own body for resistance are the key to building strong shoulder and back muscles.. your abdominal muscles have a very big impact on your back muscles too so remember that this is all part of the routine.
Of course, if you have pain in your shoulders or back or are not in shape, always check with your doctor before engaging in any exercise routine.
Here are some great resource links:
Exercises for your shoulders
Exercises for shoulder and back
How to fix your neck, shoulder and upper back pain
Video: Back and Shoulders
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