Posture
July 16, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Kyphosis Tester And Preventer
Savers are undoubtedly aware of FHP (Forward Head Posture) and its association with kyphosis, or Dowager’s Hump. But what you may not know is that poor posture can influence your … Continue Reading →
July 1, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Workday Posture Straightener
Prolonged sitting can wreak havoc on your posture, whether you’re sitting at a desk, in front of a screen, knitting, or any number of forward-leaning activities. Unfortunately, a quick shrug … Continue Reading →
May 13, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Rounded Shoulder Corrector And Preventer
Today’s challenge is a very effective postural exercise. I love this one because it is quite simple and looks easy, but it involves moves that your shoulders and arms rarely … Continue Reading →
April 8, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Upper Back Extender And Strengthener
Back pain is all too common in our modern society. Interestingly, research shows that in certain indigenous cultures, back pain is practically non-existent. This intriguing contradiction inspired some remarkable insights … Continue Reading →
March 19, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Cervical Curve Normalizer
This weekend I share with you an easy move to restore the correct cervical curvature of the neck and more. Exercises like the Cervical Curve Normalizer have been scientifically proven … Continue Reading →
March 12, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Easy Posture Adjuster
One of the best things about the Weekend Challenges is that they do not require special machines or equipment. Some of them have an option for hand weights or bottles … Continue Reading →
February 27, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Shoulder Mobilizer And Chest Expander
This weekend’s exercise addresses shoulder joint mobility and chest expansion, and it stretches the “lats” and other important muscles of the upper body. It’s an excellent move for avoiding and … Continue Reading →
February 6, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Upper Back, Shoulder And Arm Strengthener
This weekend’s exercise works the arms, shoulders, and back. It also opens up the chest, allowing for deep breathing, which alkalizes the body pH, and better posture. The motions of … Continue Reading →
January 23, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Back Straightener And Chest Expander
I’m really excited to share this weekend’s challenge. It’s so simple, but very targeted and effective at opening the chest, pulling back the shoulders, and straightening the upper back. Exercises … Continue Reading →
November 14, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Shoulder Blade And Back Straightener
The shoulder blades, or scapulae, are the largest bones in the shoulder area, and have more muscles attached to them than any other bone in the shoulder complex. They are … Continue Reading →