{"id":90264,"date":"2017-10-14T14:38:59","date_gmt":"2017-10-14T12:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=90264"},"modified":"2017-10-15T21:15:29","modified_gmt":"2017-10-15T19:15:29","slug":"improve-posture-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/improve-posture-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Best classes to improve your posture in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Having <strong>good posture<\/strong> is beneficial for a variety of <strong>reasons<\/strong>, including both physical and societal reasons. Physically, when you have <strong>good posture<\/strong>, you put less strain on your<strong> muscles <\/strong>and <strong>ligaments<\/strong>, you <strong>stand up straight<\/strong> and <strong>tall<\/strong>, and put less stress on your <strong>spine<\/strong>. With <strong>good posture<\/strong> you can also present yourself with confidence, carry yourself with grace, and exude a level of comfort with your <strong>body<\/strong>. There are many ways to <strong>improve your posture<\/strong> and build up your <strong>back muscles<\/strong>, so here are some <strong>suggestions<\/strong>\u00a0to help you start standing a little <strong>taller<\/strong> and <strong>straighter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/improve-posture-barcelona\/#Pilates\" title=\"Pilates\">Pilates<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/improve-posture-barcelona\/#Pole_dancing\" title=\"Pole dancing\">Pole dancing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/improve-posture-barcelona\/#Stability_training\" title=\"Stability training\">Stability training<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/improve-posture-barcelona\/#Barre\" title=\"Barre\">Barre<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilates\"><\/span>Pilates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_90267\" style=\"width: 259px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90267\" class=\" wp-image-90267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Back-muscles-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by runwaypilates via VisualHunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Pilates<\/strong> is a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/workout-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workout<\/a><\/strong> that&#8217;s loved by millions around the world for its various <strong>benefits<\/strong>. Not only does it help you strengthen your <strong>muscles<\/strong> but it tones your <strong>abs<\/strong>, <strong>back<\/strong>, and core to relieve you of back pain and help you <strong>improve your posture<\/strong>. <strong>Pilates<\/strong> is easy on your joints and boosts your <strong>flexibility<\/strong> and overall athletic performance. During this <strong>workout<\/strong> you&#8217;ll combine <strong>exercises<\/strong> that include light <strong>strength training<\/strong>\u00a0that will help your muscles stay toned to help you carry yourself well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/pilates-guinardo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pilates in El Guinard\u00f3<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pole_dancing\"><\/span>Pole dancing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?s=pole+dancing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pole dancing<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a great workout as it builds <strong>muscle strength<\/strong> and improves flexibility while helping you learn to move more gracefully and with better body control. These are really important when it comes to <strong>improving your posture<\/strong>\u00a0so that you can stand up straight and tall all day without fatiguing your muscles or spine. There are several studios in Barcelona that offer <strong>pole dancing classes<\/strong> for women, such as <strong>Pole Dance Factory<\/strong> and <strong>Pole Dance BCN<\/strong>. Sign up and discover all of the amazing benefits that <strong>pole dancing<\/strong> can offer you and your body.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/aeroyoga-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aeroyoga in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stability_training\"><\/span>Stability training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_90268\" style=\"width: 246px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90268\" class=\" wp-image-90268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Yoga-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"157\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via VisualHunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Using a <strong>stability ball<\/strong> in your workout can help improve your <strong>balance\u00a0<\/strong>and <strong>coordination<\/strong>, key elements to having good control over your <strong>body<\/strong> and your movements. It builds up your back and core muscles to <strong>improve your posture<\/strong>\u00a0and carry yourself well. Classes that incorporate a stability ball will not only help you burn off calories but they will definitely help you become more aware of your <strong>posture<\/strong> and how you carry yourself as you build up strength. Classes that use a stability ball include Pilates, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/outdoor-yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yoga<\/a>, or other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/strength-endurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strength training<\/a> workouts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barre\"><\/span>Barre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several kinds of classes that incorporate the use of a <strong>barre<\/strong> to improve muscle tone, flexibility, and <strong>posture<\/strong>\u00a0such as <strong>ballet<\/strong>, yoga, or <strong>barre Pilates<\/strong>. Barre Pilates gives you all of the benefits of a traditional Pilates class plus the added use of the barre to improve <strong>posture<\/strong> and tone. Feel yourself get in shape and along the way move more easily and gracefully as you <strong>improve your posture<\/strong> and body control. 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Physically, when you have good posture, you put less strain on your muscles and ligaments, you stand up straight and tall, and put less stress on your spine. 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