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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.
Posted 5/31/2013  6:00:00 AM By:   : 112 comments   143,962 views
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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!
Posted 5/23/2012  6:00:00 AM By:   : 40 comments   49,814 views
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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!
Posted 4/25/2012  6:00:00 AM By:   : 52 comments   69,118 views
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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!
Posted 3/28/2012  6:00:00 AM By:   : 67 comments   48,210 views
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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.
Posted 6/14/2011  2:14:29 PM By:   : 27 comments   19,035 views
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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!
Posted 4/8/2011  5:00:00 AM By:   : 38 comments   123,727 views
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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?
Posted 9/1/2010  5:00:00 AM By:   : 184 comments   39,386 views
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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.
Posted 8/25/2010  5:00:00 AM By:   : 146 comments   165,408 views
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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.
Posted 8/3/2010  4:00:11 PM By:   : 198 comments   48,660 views
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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.
Posted 3/10/2010  3:01:27 PM By:   : 62 comments   25,644 views
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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.
Posted 1/21/2010  6:00:00 PM By:   : 198 comments   68,130 views
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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.
Posted 12/23/2009  3:14:04 PM By:   : 112 comments   32,328 views
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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!
Posted 10/22/2008  7:00:00 AM By:   : 121 comments   355,702 views
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