As you’re out for a walk, look for anything red. Whenever you notice it, take a moment to assess your posture: Are your ears, shoulders and hips stacked over top of each other?

If your body is not aligned properly, stand up straight to draw your shoulders and head back. The goal is to maintain proper posture without having to think about it.

This can be a long game, if needed; even if it takes six months, you’ll have won if your posture doesn’t need fixing, because by then your body will naturally be in an optimal alignment.CARRIE COCKBURN

Originally published at The Globe & Mail