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Seated Stretches

December 26, 2013
Standing or sitting for long periods of time can make areas of your lower body sore. To prevent or reduce stiffness and pain, try these stretches. For the first stretch, bring one of your knees toward your chest. Use your hands to grab the ...Read More
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Upper Body Stretches

December 26, 2013
Standing or sitting for long periods of time can cause soreness in areas of the upper body. To prevent or reduce stiffness and pain, try these simple stretches. To stretch the back of your shoulders, place one hand under your elbow. Lift your elbow ...Read More
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Forearm Stretches

December 26, 2013
If you’ve been painting for a few hours, you may need to take a break and stretch a little bit! This forearm stretch is helpful for us painters who sit with an extended arm all day. Working on a computer all day can cause ...Read More
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Neck Stretches

December 26, 2013
Standing for long periods of time or sitting at a desk all day can take a toll on your neck. To prevent or reduce stiffness and pain, try simple neck stretches throughout the day. For the first stretch, lower your chin to your chest ...Read More
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Healthy Snack Ideas

December 26, 2013
If you’re anything like me, you get so engrossed in your painting that you often neglect basic necessities–like eating. When I do finally realize I need to eat, it’s easy to go for the chips, but it’s important to keep some healthy snacks too ...Read More
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Drink More Water

December 24, 2013
23 TIPS FOR DRINKING MORE WATER EACH DAY! Not EVERYONE requires exactly eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day. The Institute of Medicine has determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day. The AI for women is 2.2 ...Read More
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A Guide to 10 Basic Stretches

December 24, 2013
Stretching safely   Stretching can be a key part of your exercise regimen. Stretching may increase flexibility and improve the range of motion of your joints. Before stretching, warm up with five to 10 minutes of light activity. Better yet, reserve stretching for after ...Read More
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