It is important that we sit and stand erect to give the lungs more
spaces to expand
each time the breath is drawn in. Thus the secures a
large supply of fresh air.
To stand or sit with a hunched back not
only spoils one's appearance but also make it impossible for the lungs
to expand fully. As a result, the body does not secure a sufficient
supply of air, which in time impairs health and renders the body
susceptible to diseases like colds and tuberculosis.
People who work indoors, especially those whose work requires them
to sit down while they work, should make it a practice to stand erect
several times a day and take several deep breaths in order to fill all
the air sacs with fresh air, thus keeping themselves in a good
condition.