By Jim Servin
PURIST: Why are posture-based exercises so important, impactful and popular now?
WALTER SAVAGE: We are constantly sitting, hunched over a smart device or staring at a screen. Over time, cells in our body, such as those in muscle, joints, bones and connective tissues, begin to adapt in order to better respond to stimulus. The body is like a chain—a single tightened or lengthened muscle will impact the muscles that work synergistically and in opposition. Posture is crucial in exercise because it protects the body from injury, allows it to function more efficiently and trains the body to become aware of correct positioning over time.
PURIST: How do posture-based exercises complement weightlifting techniques?
WS: With comfort comes a price—forward head, rounded shoulders, weak grip, the list goes on. Before entering into a program that requires advanced movements, one must correct the imbalances that are causing the day-to-day simplistic poor movement patterns. Lifting is the key to longevity. It’s like restoring a classic car, but instead of having to replace all the parts, all you have to do is lift weights properly.
PURIST: How does good posture enhance personal wellness?
WS: You know when someone walks into a room and you can sense their presence? Why is that? One word: confidence. The simple act of standing with your shoulders rolled down and back allows for proper chest expansion to improve lung function, providing more oxygenated blood to flow throughout the body, increasing focus, reaction time, and overall mental and physical performance.
PURIST: What is Post House’s mission for the summer and fall of 2024?
WS: Our mission is simply to encourage wellness into the community’s lifestyle. Better people’s lives by being in shape. Feeling good from within, so as to better appreciate the hard work you put in, is the key to obtaining a Hamptons body. The ultimate aim of Post House is to provide an elevated fitness experience covering all the bases. Personalized one-on-one sessions, group fitness classes to awaken the body and mind and facilitate connection. We want to make Post House an exclusive hub for wellness, culture and community, where anyone can feel comfortable to break a sweat as long as they have an appointment or a reserved mat. It’s where you’ll find a roster of inspiring and highly experienced instructors and collaborators; a variety of fitness methods and classes, each set to a tempo that makes you want to move; recovery treatments, pre- and post-workout bites, state-of-the-art equipment and design—all situated in the heart of Sag Harbor. posthousehamptons.com