good posture

collocation in English

meaningsofgoodandposture

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good
adjective
uk
/ɡʊd/us
/ɡʊd/
very satisfactory, enjoyable, pleasant, ...
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posture
noun
uk
/ˈpɒs.tʃər/us
/ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ/
the way in which someone usually holds their shoulders, neck, and back, or a particular position in which someone stands, ...
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(Definition ofgoodandposturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofgood posture

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Emphasis ongoodposture, relaxation and back extensor exercises are particularly important.
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Goodposturetrains and strengthens back muscles naturally.
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It is very important that this country should get itself into agoodposturefor making a start to the transition period.
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Many teachers could be amazed to find just how muchgoodpostureand good example affects the future health of children, as of adults.
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Sitting for prolonged periods is a great hindrance togoodposture.
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It is important to take agoodpostureto still the body and calm the mind.
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Audiences also tend to respond better to singers withgoodposture.
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It puts us in a verygoodpostureto face the future and make broadcasting something far more effective, more dignified and more worthy of itself and us.
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Goodpostureallows the breathing mechanism to fulfill its basic function efficiently without any undue expenditure of energy.
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Although the design and weight of school bags may play a part in that, other factors—such as physical fitness,goodpostureand healthy life styles—are also important.
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She was described as friendly, modest and dignified, withgoodpostureand beautiful hands, but she was not regarded to be either intelligent or attractive.
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The critics described her as overestimated and unnable to live up to the high expectations, beautiful, elegant and withgoodposturebut artificial and affectatious.
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Goodposturealso makes it easier to initiate phonation and to tune the resonators as proper alignment prevents unnecessary tension in the body.
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Habitualgoodposturealso ultimately improves the overall health of the body by enabling better blood circulation and preventing fatigue and stress on the body.
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Vocal pedagogists have also noted that when singers assumegoodpostureit often provides them with a greater sense of self-assurance and poise while performing.
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His students had to wear a clean, white uniform, show proof of grade proficiency from school, exercise discipline, showgoodpostureand many other standards.
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This includes proper leg position, weight in heels, soft hands,goodposture, balanced seat, eyes up and, when working over fences, looking ahead towards the next fence.
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