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Good Shepherd Medical Center has established a "one call answers all" dedicated phone line to meet your healthcare needs. It is called Healthy Hotline and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Healthy Hotline:
903-315-GSHS (4747)
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15 Minute Desk Workout PDF Print E-mail


About This Workout
Need more ideas for squeezing fitness into your busy day? Well, if you spend a lot of time in front of a computer at work or at home, then this is the workout for you. You won't need any equipment—just a wall and a chair. This workout will take you through a series of 10 exercises that work all your major muscle groups, and end with seated stretches for the deskbound exerciser.

Length: 15 minutes
Equipment: Body weight, a sturdy wall and a chair without wheels
Type of Workout: Strength training (toning) & flexibility
Muscles Worked: Full body workout (quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves, chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps, abs, obliques)
Fitness Level: Beginner to intermediate; with limited transitions between standing and sitting, this video may also be suitable for individuals with limited mobility.
Impact: Low-impact
Safety Precautions: Warm up before starting this workout and wear athletic shoes.

 
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