Chest-opening moves can counteract some of this bodily distortion.

In the latest episode ofGood Moves,Nike master trainerTraci Copelanddemonstrates a 20-minute sequence chock full of them.

Its also good for your posture.

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Chest-openers arent just beneficial for the mostly sedentary, either.

[This routine is also] great for runners, she says.

Its actually great to do after one of those three to five mile runs.

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Plus, some people call these types of exercises heart-openers because its believed they help to release negative emotions.

They are purported toopen up your lungs, too, which enables deeper and more satisfying breath.

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