Thinking about going on a long cruise? A road trip? A biker rally? Then don’t forget to SIT UP STRAIGHT!

Those teachers who told you to sit up straight in school were onto something. It turns out this age-old advice could help relieve back pain, promote overall health, improve leadership skills and hone the mind into a more attentive state.

Research supporting the benefits of good posture could fill a library, but the fine folks at motorcyclecruiser.com recently did a piece that relates these benefits specifically to riding motorcycles. The pain relief alone is enough to make the baddest of riders straighten up, at least posture-wise.