Posture as a hot topic today

Clients were discussing long-term goals in a group reformer class this morning.  One mentioned was the almighty 'good' posture. When I saw this image, I had to repost it.  You want to be the middle guy now so you don't look like one of our predecessors on all fours later (or that poor guy at the computer)!

A very important pilates exercise is the Swan.  To help the desk situation going on above, practice this at least once a day. Keep your pubic bone anchored on the mat to protect your low back and use your core muscles, including your upper back, serratus, transversus and obliques to move into this position. Keep it small at first and then gradually increase your range of motion with your feet remaining on the floor.