Take this fun posture IQ quiz to challenge your knowledge of posture’s relationship with good health! Answers are either True or False.

1. The effects of poor posture can be far reaching, involving the respiratory,
digestive, and circulatory systems?
Answer: True
2. Faulty posture increases stress on the joints which can lead to arthritis?
Answer: True
3. Many types of chairs actually encourage you to sit improperly?
Answer: True
4. If I exercise a lot, I don’t need posture exercises?
Answer: False
5. A person has no control over their posture?
Answer: False
6. Posture is only something that adults or teenagers should worry about?
Answer: False
7. Good posture is important because it helps your body function at its best?
Answer: True
8. Your weight has no effect on your posture?
Answer: False
9. Women’s high-heeled shoes can contribute to poor posture?
Answer: True
10. The effects of poor posture are not always physical?
Answer: True

Now that you’re better informed, make a commitment to yourself to change at least one posture habit into a healthy one. See more articles on posture for more information and ideas.