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Dear Friend,
Welcome
to 2006!
We have a great year ahead of us and we look
forward to all that it has for us with excitement. We
also look back at 2005 with gratefulness for all that
we have experienced, and with appreciation for you -
our customers - who have made all the
difference.
Thank you!
This issue features a great new article by Jane
Clapp, and some wonderful new products and
closeouts that we know you'll love. Enjoy!
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| Desk Health 101 - Part 2 |
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Quick Tips for Desk Set Up
Jane
Clapp, BComm, CPTN, ACE, CFP
Take a moment and observe what position your
body is in while you work at your desk while you
type away at your computer.
Are you sitting up straight or hunching over? Are
your wrists in line with your forearms? Are you
twisting in one direction? Are your feet flat on
the floor or elevated?
Take a moment and think about how much time you
spend in this position. Do you suffer from neck or
back pain? Do you suffer from headaches on a
regular basis? Are you exhausted by the end of your
work day even though you were just "sitting still"
most of the day.
The way you have your workstation set up might be
causing you unnecessary discomfort. Don’t worry.
You don’t need an ergonomist to provide immediate
and positive improvements. Just read on...
Here are some general tips to help prevent your desk
set-up from causing you unnecessary discomfort or
pain:
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The top of your computer screen should be at eye
level or 20-30 degrees below. If you wear bifocals,
position your screen low enough so you don’t have to
tilt your head back to see it.
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Place the keyboard close to your body so your elbows
are at your sides and bent at a 90-degree
angle.
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Keep the keyboard and mouse on the same level.
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Make sure you don’t have to extend your arm to the
mouse.
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Try to keep your wrists in a flat, neutral position
over the keyboard. To reduce glare, keep your
screen at a right angle to the window.
Some changes are always better than none. Don’t get
caught in the trap of all-or-nothing thinking. Even
making some of the changes listed above will help
you in the long run.
Our thanks to Jane Clapp for providing this article.
Be sure to keep on the lookout for Jane's upcoming
book "Working on the Ball: A Simple Guide to Office
Fitness", available on our website Spring 2006. You
can learn more about Jane by following the link to
her website urbanfitt.com below.
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| NEW Fitball® 101 DVD |
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A FUN way to include exercise in your
life! Achieve your health goals with the new FitBALL
program designed especially for plus size and under
active adults.
This DVD received a rating of 4.5 stars in an
About.com review. Here is an excerpt:
"Overall, this
is a quality video with great instruction, great
music and exercises that are easy to learn and do...
This is a great introduction to simple, effective
exercise as well as how to use an exercise ball to
increase stability, core strength and balance. This
could also be a good choice for those who need a
little pick-me-up throughout the day."
Read
the complete about.com review here.
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Learn More |
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| Fitball® SeatingDisc |
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Not ready for the ball yet? Try the FitBALL
SeatingDisc... because of its dome-shape, it
provides similar instability challenges to the core
muscles as the FitBALL exercise ball, but is a great
choice for beginners who may not feel they are ready
for the ball.
The FitBALL SeatingDisc is also a great combination
with the FitBALL 101 DVD above. All the exercises on
the DVD can be done on the SeatingDisc or a FitBALL.
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| Closeouts and Specials |
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Be sure to regularly visit our 'Closeouts and
Specials' page to see the latest clearance and
discontinued items at substantial savings. The
inventory is limited and the prices are great so be
sure to act fast to get in on the deals.
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See the Latest Specials |
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