Whether you have a disability or a chronic condition that limits your mobility, exercise doesn't have to be out of reach or even painful. In fact, depending on your condition, your health care provider has probably recommended that you increase y... Read more
This is the printable version of our 15-Minute Desk Workout Video. We recommend that you watch the video (and read its supporting text) before trying this abbreviated version.
Wall Squats
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Although yoga has been around for thousands of years, it's become increasingly popular in recent years and has undergone quite the makeover. There are intense, sweaty styles of yoga that make the muscles of even the fitness people tremble; there... Read more
If your knees are giving you problems, and you feel like the Tin Man from "The Wizard of Oz" when getting out of bed, you’re not alone. Nearly 50 million Americans feel the same way.
Knees are the most commonly injured joints in... Read more
This is the printable version of our 20-Minute Resistance Band Workout Video. We recommend that you watch the video (and read its supporting text) before trying this abbreviated version.
Chest Pull with Band
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I just started a variation of the 30 day squat challenge! Yesterday (Wednesday), I did 50 squats, 20 situps, and 20 pushups. Today, I'll do 55 squats, 25 situps, 25 pushups; tomorrow I'll do 60 squats, 30 situps, 30 pushups. The day after that, I'll... Read more
Who has the Chair Gym?
What do you think of it?
I have just bought the chair gym and I tried it out today, I did a 15 min. work out and it was actually pretty fun, I look forward to working out tomorrow... Read more
I really need to get some weight off my waist. I am 63 in two weeks and only have one leg. what can I do to work this off? I still have a youthful attitude and manage to do most of my house work and physical therapy. I am losing weight, but not in my... Read more
I love to play music and dance for exercise but sitting in a chair while playing rock and roll starts me chair dancing! That's movement, too! Maybe I will bounce off an ounce!... Read more
I throw in exercise at work wherever I can. A desk job doesn't permit much movement so in addition to Coach Nicoles exercises at your desk I have added the following: Jumping Jacks at the copier or while waiting for anyone or anything. Squats work... Read more
Chair aerobics can be a great work out especially if you use weights. I get the same great feeling after chair aerobics as I do when doing them standing up!... Read more
A group to share, inspire, support and chat on our journey to healtheir versions of ourselves. Pull up a chair, sit down, share ideas, recipes, inspiration, support, or just have a good old natter.... Read more
As you can imagine, SparkPeople employees are into health and fitness. And even though we are deskbound most of the day (like many of you), we try to make the best of it. You may have heard of people sitting on stability balls at their desks, as a wa... Read more
The contest might be closed, but you can get a great deal on your own VQ ActionCare Resistance Chair! Use the code ship4free to get free shipping, and type the word "Spark" in the comments at checkout, and you will get two free DVDs to go w... Read more
SparkPeople member AQUAGIRL08 struggled with chronic pain unitl she decided to take control of her health through diet and exercise. She offers her best advice anyone dealing with pain.
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