If You Have to Sit, Sit Up Straight

Snapshot of part of a piece of the Washington Post
infographic. Be sure to check out the full thing.

I just learned that May is National Correct Posture Month, so I figured I better dust off this half written post and get it done. I was originally inspired to share The Health Hazards of Sitting infographic that ran in the Washington Post last January. There has been a lot written about the hazards of sitting. Heck, I've written a lot about the hazards of sitting:

• Can you limit your sitting and sleeping to just 23 and 1/2 hours per day?
• What do you mean an hour at the gym doesn't counteract a sedentary job?
• Bouncing While You Work -- Swapping Your Desk Chair for a Stability Ball

There is lots of agreement that sitting is bad. However, some of us are stuck sitting most of the work day, so maybe we should concentrate on improving our posture. 

• 7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Poster at Work

I had sworn I wasn't buying any gadgets for a while, but I couldn't resist preordering the new Lumo Lift after reading that article in the Post. It's supposed to be released this summer and I'm psyched to try it. 

I learned about May being National Correct Posture Month from this campaign being conducted by BackJoy. If you're one of the first 500 people to take their pledge, they'll send you a Sit Smart thingy for free.