Suck It In! Sexy Posture Exercise for Scoliosis and Core Strength

We've all been there, "sucking it in" when that hot guy walks by, or more innocently (and self-defeating?) when trying on a swimsuit. Well, here's an easy exercise to make that beautiful "sucking it in" body last longer than that one in-and-out breath.

Try this exercise standing up. It helps to be wearing a bra or swimsuit so you can more easily visualize your posture.

Stand in front of a mirror and turn to the side.

Do you look a little like this when you are in your normal posture? I do!

Now try "sucking it in" and take a look in the mirror. Chances are, you automatically look better!

Benefits of "Sucking It In" & Exercises for "Sucking It In" Maintenance:

1. You look better for a few seconds :)
2. Your ribcage is elevated and your breastbone is raised toward the sky
3. Your abs (especially the obliques) become momentarily engaged
4. You probably gained about 1-2 cm in height
5. Your lower back is elongated
6. Your lower ab "pooch" is gone
7. Your boobies look more perky!
8. Your weight is balanced more on the balls of your feet than your heels
9. You lost a visual-inch around the mid-section
10. You are able to breathe more deeply
11. Your self-esteem probably went up a few points as well :)

What if you could take all of these improvements from "sucking it in" and make them a permanent part of your life?

Well, you can! So do it. It's a daily exercise but an easy one at that.

As often as you can remember daily, or at least once in the morning and once at night, mimic the physical experiences that you have when you are "sucking it in." Your body will eventually become accustomed to this improved posture, and it will start to become second nature to naturally walk taller and sexier.

Go through each of the steps above and work at mimicking the feelings described in each step when you are not holding in your breath. For example, #2 says "your ribcage is elevated and your breastbone is raised toward the sky." So, practice elevating your ribcage and raising your breastbone toward the sky when you are not holding your breath. Another example: #4 says, "you probably gained about 1-2 cm in height." So, practice making yourself 1-2 cm taller by elongating the spine when you are not holding your breath. All of these movements will become second nature and your spine will thank you for it in the end!

Trust, you'd never see a sexy Victoria's Secret model strutting her stuff with her belly poking out with bad posture, not on purpose at least...

Channel that inner Mrs. Brady, ladies!