{"product_id":"9780740787126","title":"Working on the Ball: A Simple Guide to Office Fitness","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis no-excuses fitness plan is the first to tackle the challenges of office workers who want to lose weight, get fit, improve posture, and combat stress--without ever leaving the comfort of their desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople today are spending more time at work and less time being active, whether by sitting in front of a computer all day or in a car battling grueling traffic--or both! \u003ci\u003eWorking on the Ball\u003c\/i\u003e solves this problem by providing an innovative, playful approach to fitness, no gym shoes or expensive club membership required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthors Jane Clapp and Sarah Robichaud, both fitness professionals, don't take themselves--or readers--too seriously. They offer a fun, reasonable routine that any office worker can follow from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHour by hour, the authors take readers through a full day of 'active sitting,' using a stability ball as a chair, and provide guidance for making healthy choices in the workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso included are photographs to help illustrate each exercise and plenty of encouragement, motivation, and coaching. The authors even offer tips on after-work stress management and other health subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the book's topics are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* evaluating your posture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* choosing a ball \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* stability ball safety\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* avoiding eye strain and \"brain drain\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* desk setup\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* healthy snacking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorking on the Ball\u003c\/i\u003e makes a great gift or a quick pick-me-up for oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126323986672,"sku":"9780740787126","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780740787126_p0.jpg?v=1763633118","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780740787126","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}