80% Answer 'My Posture is Bad,' While Only 5.4% Have Been Taught Correct Posture by a Specialist
A survey conducted by NEXER Co., Ltd. and Personal Training & Pilates Studio 'nano' targeting 500 men and women nationwide revealed that approximately 80% perceive their own posture as 'bad.' Meanwhile, only 5.4% have experience being taught correct posture by a specialist, highlighting a situation where many people suffer from posture issues but have not yet sought professional guidance.
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Title: 80% Answer 'My Posture is Bad,' While Only 5.4% Have Been Taught Correct Posture by a Specialist
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■ Can you confidently say your posture is 'good'?
In today's world, where desk work and prolonged smartphone use are commonplace,
we often find ourselves with rounded backs and forward shoulders.
Many people have probably experienced this.
Poor posture not only leads to physical ailments such as stiff shoulders and back pain but also significantly affects one's appearance.
Therefore, in collaboration with Personal Training & Pilates Studio 'nano,' we conducted a survey targeting 500 men and women nationwide on 'awareness of one's own posture.'
*When quoting the content of this press release, please adhere to the following:
・State that the source is 'a survey by NEXER Co., Ltd. and nano'
・Provide a link to nano (https://studio-nano.com/)
'Survey on Awareness of One's Own Posture' Overview
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: April 10, 2026 - April 17, 2026
Target respondents: Men and women nationwide
Valid responses: 500 samples
Questions:
Question 1: Do you think your posture is 'good'?
Question 2: If you were to rate your posture, what score would you give it out of 100?
Question 3: Have you ever felt physical discomfort or an appearance complex due to poor posture?
Question 4: Specifically, what kind of problems do you have? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 5: Have you done anything to improve your posture?
Question 6: What have you tried? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 7: Did you feel the effects?
Question 8: Have you ever been taught 'how to achieve correct posture' by a specialist?
Question 9: Did your awareness of posture change after being taught by a specialist?
Question 10: Would you like to be taught about correct posture by a specialist in the future?
Question 11: Please tell us the reason.
*As a rule, numbers are rounded to one decimal place, so the total may not always be 100%.
■ 79.6% answered that they feel their posture is 'bad'
First, we asked if they thought their posture was 'good.'
3.4% answered 'I think it's very good,' and 17.0% answered 'I think it's somewhat good,' totaling only 20.4%. On the other hand, 47.6% answered 'I think it's somewhat bad,' and 32.0% answered 'I think it's very bad,' indicating that a total of 79.6% of people perceive their posture negatively.
The result that approximately 80% of people feel they have posture issues in their daily lives illustrates how common a problem posture is.
■ 72.8% rated their posture less than 60 points
Next, we asked what score they would give their posture out of 100.
The most common answer was '40-59 points' at 37.4%.
This was followed by '60-79 points' at 22.8%, '20-39 points' at 18.8%, '19 points or less' at 16.6%, and '80-100 points' at 4.4%.
A total of 72.8% of respondents rated their posture less than 60 points.
This suggests that many people are quite critical of their own posture.
■ 50.8% answered that they 'have felt' discomfort or complexes due to poor posture
Next, we asked those who answered that their posture was 'bad' if they had ever felt physical discomfort or an appearance complex due to poor posture.
'Often' was 15.6%, and 'sometimes' was 35.2%, meaning a total of 50.8% of people have concerns about their body or appearance.
31.9% answered 'not often,' indicating that poor posture often affects daily life in some way. 'Never' was 17.3%.
■ 'Looks hunched' and 'stiff shoulders' ranked highest, exceeding half
Next, we asked those who answered that they 'have felt' discomfort or complexes due to poor posture about their specific concerns.
The most common answer was 'looks hunched' at 54.0%.
This was followed by 'stiff shoulders' at 52.5%, 'stiff neck' and 'back pain' tied at 46.0%, 'looks out of shape' at 40.1%, and 'gets tired easily' at 34.2%.
Physical discomfort and appearance complexes were cited in almost equal proportions, suggesting that poor posture affects both mind and body.
■ 66.3% 'have not tried' to improve posture. Top efforts are 'being conscious daily' and 'stretching'
Next, we asked those who answered that they 'have felt' discomfort or complexes due to poor posture if they had done anything to improve their posture.
Those who answered 'yes' were...
Title: 80% Answer 'My Posture is Bad,' While Only 5.4% Have Been Taught Correct Posture by a Specialist
Subtitle:
Company Name:
Industry:
Main Text (first 8000 characters):
■ Can you confidently say your posture is 'good'?
In today's world, where desk work and prolonged smartphone use are commonplace,
we often find ourselves with rounded backs and forward shoulders.
Many people have probably experienced this.
Poor posture not only leads to physical ailments such as stiff shoulders and back pain but also significantly affects one's appearance.
Therefore, in collaboration with Personal Training & Pilates Studio 'nano,' we conducted a survey targeting 500 men and women nationwide on 'awareness of one's own posture.'
*When quoting the content of this press release, please adhere to the following:
・State that the source is 'a survey by NEXER Co., Ltd. and nano'
・Provide a link to nano (https://studio-nano.com/)
'Survey on Awareness of One's Own Posture' Overview
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: April 10, 2026 - April 17, 2026
Target respondents: Men and women nationwide
Valid responses: 500 samples
Questions:
Question 1: Do you think your posture is 'good'?
Question 2: If you were to rate your posture, what score would you give it out of 100?
Question 3: Have you ever felt physical discomfort or an appearance complex due to poor posture?
Question 4: Specifically, what kind of problems do you have? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 5: Have you done anything to improve your posture?
Question 6: What have you tried? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 7: Did you feel the effects?
Question 8: Have you ever been taught 'how to achieve correct posture' by a specialist?
Question 9: Did your awareness of posture change after being taught by a specialist?
Question 10: Would you like to be taught about correct posture by a specialist in the future?
Question 11: Please tell us the reason.
*As a rule, numbers are rounded to one decimal place, so the total may not always be 100%.
■ 79.6% answered that they feel their posture is 'bad'
First, we asked if they thought their posture was 'good.'
3.4% answered 'I think it's very good,' and 17.0% answered 'I think it's somewhat good,' totaling only 20.4%. On the other hand, 47.6% answered 'I think it's somewhat bad,' and 32.0% answered 'I think it's very bad,' indicating that a total of 79.6% of people perceive their posture negatively.
The result that approximately 80% of people feel they have posture issues in their daily lives illustrates how common a problem posture is.
■ 72.8% rated their posture less than 60 points
Next, we asked what score they would give their posture out of 100.
The most common answer was '40-59 points' at 37.4%.
This was followed by '60-79 points' at 22.8%, '20-39 points' at 18.8%, '19 points or less' at 16.6%, and '80-100 points' at 4.4%.
A total of 72.8% of respondents rated their posture less than 60 points.
This suggests that many people are quite critical of their own posture.
■ 50.8% answered that they 'have felt' discomfort or complexes due to poor posture
Next, we asked those who answered that their posture was 'bad' if they had ever felt physical discomfort or an appearance complex due to poor posture.
'Often' was 15.6%, and 'sometimes' was 35.2%, meaning a total of 50.8% of people have concerns about their body or appearance.
31.9% answered 'not often,' indicating that poor posture often affects daily life in some way. 'Never' was 17.3%.
■ 'Looks hunched' and 'stiff shoulders' ranked highest, exceeding half
Next, we asked those who answered that they 'have felt' discomfort or complexes due to poor posture about their specific concerns.
The most common answer was 'looks hunched' at 54.0%.
This was followed by 'stiff shoulders' at 52.5%, 'stiff neck' and 'back pain' tied at 46.0%, 'looks out of shape' at 40.1%, and 'gets tired easily' at 34.2%.
Physical discomfort and appearance complexes were cited in almost equal proportions, suggesting that poor posture affects both mind and body.
■ 66.3% 'have not tried' to improve posture. Top efforts are 'being conscious daily' and 'stretching'
Next, we asked those who answered that they 'have felt' discomfort or complexes due to poor posture if they had done anything to improve their posture.
Those who answered 'yes' were...