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Don't Just Sit There! How to Get Fit at Your Desk

After reading new research about the health hazards of sitting, we came up with nine ways to stay fit at the office.
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Tone Your Arms in the Ladies' Room
Push-ups are a great way to sneak fitness into the workday. The only equipment they require is a flat surface—and it doesn't need to be horizontal. Archer suggests doing push-ups with your hands on the wall instead of on the floor, which makes them easier. A bathroom stall is a good choice (the end stalls usually have more room, as well as a sturdy floor-to-ceiling side wall). "Many female clients have told me that they've seen noticeable differences in their arms after doing daily push-ups against a wall or on the edge of a sink," Archer says. She advises doing 10 to 15 a day.
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Published 09/22/2011
As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
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