![]() ![]() ![]() Instead, the Lift monitors posture all day long and gives a daily summary of performance. We modified it to more of a training experience," a company spokesperson told to me. "We found that constant feedback could be overwhelming for people. It'll only buzz during "coaching" sessions that users voluntarily try out to help them build a habit of good posture. Unlike previous versions of the Lumo Lift, the newest design does not buzz users all day long for having bad posture. "It is not ideal to sit cross-legged for prolonged periods of time and work on a laptop," a company spokesperson told me in an email. To maintain a good posture, I get into normal upright posture like I was sitting in a chair, but then tilt forward, so I don't have to crane my neck down. I often sit on the floor and work cross-legged with my laptop. ![]() On the downside, the Lift recognizes sitting in a cross-legged fashion as bad posture, even though it is possible to maintain a neutral upper spine and pulled back shoulders if you tilt over at the hip. It's the equivalent of having a nagging teacher or parent telling you to "sit up!" It even works while walking and running, which is a nice reminder that slouching doesn't simply occur while at a desk. From the torso, the Lift claims the ability to better sense the true culprit of bad posture: the neck and shoulders.Īfter testing out the device, I can tell you that it’s frustratingly accurate. The sleek, peanut-shell sized device slips on near the collarbone. But, it's really difficult to remember to straighten up all day long, especially for the legions of America's desk-chained workforce.Įnter the Lumo Lift. An upright position-with shoulder blades gently squeezed and neck held tall-can make a lot of difference. Daniel Mazanec, an associate director of the Center for Spine Health at the Cleveland Clinic, told The New York Times. “The majority of back pain is the result of muscle and ligament strain or weakness, and can often be prevented by developing core strength and proper posture,” Dr. Proper posture is, of course, also good for the body. ![]()
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