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13 Ways to Get Moving at Work
As a writer, I spend hours a day sitting in front of the computer. Learn how I ward off back pain and avoid staleness of mind and stiffness of body.
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5 Simple Stretches for Better Posture and Less Pain
Coach Nicole shows you some sneaky stretches you can do at your desk for an instant pick-me-up!
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Sneaky Leg-Toning Exercises You Can Do in a Chair
Sit down to shape up? You can with these simple and effective leg toners from Coach Nicole!
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Stuff We Love: The LifeSpan Treadmill Desk
What if work and exercise could happen simultaneously? With a treadmill desk, they can! Here's our take on our favorite new addition to the office: the LifeSpan treadmill desk!
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Straighten Up for Better Health
It's easy to slump down in a chair when working at a computer all day. According to new research, thousands of people are losing days of work due to posture-related injuries.
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4 Fitness-Friendly Alternatives to Your Desk Chair
Is your desk job be making you fat? Is sitting all day becoming a pain in your back, neck or shoulders? Then try one of these innovative ideas!
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Habits of Fit People: Turn Off the TV
The easiest way to find more time for fitness is to cut back on your TV time. Is this a strategy that could work for you?
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Desk Job Got You Down? Try a Desk-Defying Workout
Has your job become a desk sentence? This three-part fitness plan can help improve your posture, reduce back and neck pain and combat the effects of a sedentary job.
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Exercise Might Not Help If You’re Generally a Couch Potato
A new study says that if you spend a lot of the day sitting, you have an increased risk of mortality regardless of how much you exercise.
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March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month
March marks the 7th annual Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month. Learn more about this condition, the risk factors involved as well as preventive measures to take.
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How Much Sitting is Too Much?
Find out how too much sitting can jeopardize your health as well as your waistline.
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Prolonged Sitting May Increase Your Risk for Premature Death and Disease
Studies are revealing the effects prolong sitting has on our overall health, even for those who exercise on a daily basis.
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We Tried It: Gaiam's Balance Ball Chair
Can you really improve your posture and core strength by sitting on a specially-designed chair? Find out!
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