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The more you’re sitting, the less calories you’re burning… not the idealbikini body plan.

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had a 37 percent higher death rate according to a study from the American Cancer Society.

It’s scary stuff.

Repeat this 6-8 times.

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Repeat this 4-6 times on each side."

Hold for one full inhale and exhale and release.

Do this 4-5 times.

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Stand up and shake out your hands and arms.

Then place your palms on yourdeskand rock forward and backward 4-5 times to lengthen the front of the wrist.

Shake your arms out one more time and get back to work, Hitzmann says.

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Keep your feet flat on the floor when sitting.

Having a big icepack in the fridge where you work is a great idea, Hitzmann says.

Just 10 minutes with an icepack over your feet can help alleviate pain from wearingstilettos.

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Try that two times on each side," Hitzmann says.

That’s why you feel tired in the middle of the day."

And when all else fails… fidget!

Check out theMELT MethodandFitKit Officehere!

For more information, visit theAmerican Cancer Society.

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