My first exercise video!

Another great stretch

We all spend too much time typing on the computer, here's a great stretch for those aching fingers (good for avoiding carpal tunnel as well):

Reach out both arms, fingers spread wide, as if you were reaching for a huge barrel of something you wanted to grab fistfuls of. Extend your arms almost straight out, grab the imaginary fistfuls and pull back firmly. Repeat at least 4 more times.

Do whenever you feel your fingers/arms/wrists becoming fatigued.

Welcome to a new way of fitness and my new blog!

Hi all,

This, my new blog, focuses on fitness. I'll be bringing you new and fun ways to get fit and stay fit.

Begin as you expect to continue, my mom always said.So here's the first stretch. Do this often if you sit at a computer...writing on your blog, maybe?

Roll your shoulders forward, upwards and back, trying to get as full a range of motion as possible, ten times, then reverse direction for 10 times. This stretch prevents eyestrain, neck ache and shoulder problems from sitting in one position for long periods. Do as often as you feel the necessity.