We are getting ready to start another round of Posture School here at the Rebel Fit Club. I train everyone in that class, as well as the fighters in my regular boxing bootcamps, stretching, and even in our virtual classes, to use the proper amount of head padding to keep their head and neck in neutral alignment while lying on the ground.
Every once in a while, I see one of my fighters reaching for their boxing glove to pad their head. This is a terrible idea for a very good reason. It puts your head in malalignment, hurts your neck, throws off your spine, and most certainly works against the very thing we are trying to promote—good posture!
As you can see in the picture above, the boxing glove throws my head so far forward. If I were standing up like this, I would be considered as having terrible posture, and yet so many people think it’s okay to put their head in this position while lying down.
Another common bad posture habit is sleeping on huge pillows, which cuts off your breathing and spinal alignment.
Watch my video to learn how to Use the Proper Headrest for Good Parkinson’s Posture:
Instructions for using a headrest to maintain a healthy head and cervical placement:
- All you need is a yoga mat to lie on and a few garden kneeling pads.
- I use ½-inch pads and stack them depending on my client’s neck posture.
- The cervical spine should hold its natural curve, with your ears in line with your shoulders.
- You should be looking straight up at the ceiling. If you are looking towards your feet (too much padding) or above your head (not enough padding), you are NOT in healthy alignment.
- Make sure and test to see if you can swallow, talk, and turn your head.
- It’s helpful to have a second person tell you if your alignment is good so you will know how many pads to put under your head from then on.
💜 Coach Kimberly
Now in Session: Rebel Fit Club’s Posture School—In-Person and Virtual!
Coach Kimberly instructs this five-week exercise series to address one of the most problematic symptoms of Parkinson’s: stooped posture, which causes falls, pain, and crowds your breathing and digestion. You will learn lifelong exercises that you can do every day to prevent or treat poor posture. We also offer an in-person, seated version of this class for our fighters who can’t exercise on the floor. If you want to feel stronger, sit and stand straighter, and move better, contact Kimberly today to get on the list for our next session!
Would you like to be a part of our Posture School, but live too far away to come to the Rebel Fit Club? Not a problem—we have Virtual Posture School!
There are many benefits to taking Posture School virtually:
- Classes are taught in an easy, step-by-step, building block process.
- You get a new workout five days a week for five weeks—that equals 25 workouts!
- You get to do it in your own home, so no need to miss out because you live too far away.
- You can ask a loved one to join you in the workouts.
- Workouts are recorded, so you pick the time of day that’s most convenient for you.
- You can also go back to previous workouts if one feels especially helpful.
** This course is for people who can get up and down from the ground easily and independently. If you are at high risk for falls, ask about our seated version of Posture School.
The introductory price for Virtual Posture School is just $49! Click here to purchase.
Ready to take back your fight?
Contact me to get started in Kimberly Berg’s Rebel Fit Club Parkinson’s Boxing classes today. We have online workouts, too!
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