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Sensiba San Filippo: Winner of Fittest Accounting Firm 51+ Members

02/06/2012 - 12:04 - 306 reads

Tax season is the ultimate deadline. Most CPAs agree that the unrelenting hours spent glued to their computers, slugging coffee, and downing microwave meals in the company break room take a toll on their physical and emotional balance sheet.

Day 24: Get out of Your Chair

02/06/2012 - 11:47 - 281 reads

Joe Downie, SparkPeople Coach, says that "staying energized and stress free at work isn't difficult. The key is finding reasons to stay out of your chair." Here are some suggestions:

Day 23: Blow It Off

02/03/2012 - 13:37 - 270 reads

Not only is deep breathing an excellent stress reducer, it benefits your entire body. When you breathe deeply, endorphins are released throughout your body (and heaven knows you need those during tax season). In addition, the movement of the diaphragm helps remove toxins in the body and promotes better blood flow.

Day 22: Printer Paper Lifts

02/02/2012 - 17:17 - 396 reads

You're probably sick and tired of looking at paper, but . . . you can put those piled-up reams of paper to better use by doing something good for yourself. Firm up your arms and increase your strength with Printer Paper Lifts.

Day 21: Keep on Walkin'

02/01/2012 - 16:57 - 319 reads

Here are some fun ways to "walk" down the hall. You'll get a bit of a workout and feel revived!

Day 20: Shoulder Shrugs

01/31/2012 - 16:30 - 392 reads

If you're feeling less than ambitious today, you can still give yourself a gold star if you do this simple "exercise." You'll feel a nice stretch and reduce some stress at the same time.

Day 19: The Funky Chicken

01/30/2012 - 16:12 - 461 reads

Loosen up your upper body with this fun (and wacky?) exercise. You might want to close your office door for this one, or you can leave it open and treat your coworkers to a good laugh!

Day 18: Side Stretches

01/27/2012 - 14:44 - 342 reads

Stretching feels good and helps you become more flexible. Here's a stretch for your sides. ...

Day 17: Massage

01/26/2012 - 11:47 - 357 reads

There's nothing quite like a massage to release built-up tension and relieve pain. The good news is that you don't have to hire a pro and pay big bucks for muscle relief.

Day 16: Leg Extensions

01/25/2012 - 10:51 - 493 reads

Strengthen and firm up those legs!

Day 15: Shadow Boxing

01/24/2012 - 18:18 - 320 reads

Are you upset about something? Is a client driving you mad? Punch out your frustrations and improve your muscle tone at the same time.

Faw Casson: Winner of AccountingWEB's Contest for Fittest Midsize Firm

01/24/2012 - 13:52 - 887 reads

Faw Casson's wellness program – a top-down commitment to healthy living and the physical and spiritual well-being of each of its forty employees – recently earned the firm the title of the fittest accounting firm in the eleven- to fifty-member bracket in AccountingWEB's 2011 Fittest Accounting Firms survey.

Day 14: Standing Push-ups

01/23/2012 - 16:54 - 575 reads

While not technically a true push-up, this exercise will get the job done!

Day 13: Go Mental

01/20/2012 - 14:14 - 402 reads

SparkPeople Coach, Joe Downie, suggests five minutes of mental or physical activity for every hour you spend at the computer. People who sit as desks and computers for hours on end are most prone to dwindling production from low energy.

Day 12: Build Those Calves

01/19/2012 - 01:43 - 637 reads - 1 comment

Strong calf muscles will increase your endurance and your ability to perform many forms of exercise, such as hiking and biking. They also provide you with better upper body support. And, they look good!