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Sure, I bet you have a black or other primary colored wrist rest, and it suits you just fine. But this is geeksugar, and I'm not interested in plain peripherals! I'm dazzled by this Wrist Rest Set ($11) and its turquoise geometric pattern. It's like a party on your desk, and who doesn't need that?

Not only is it a pretty sight, this rest has all-natural filler: buckwheat, flaxseed, and rice. And it's lavender-scented. Balance the party in the pattern with the soothing smell of the lavender, and you've got a perfect product, my friend.

You're asking and I'm answering.

"Hey Fit. I am not usually a weight lifter but I've recently started doing a few things. The only problem is that it really hurts my wrists when I am doing them. Am I doing something wrong?"
- Weighted Wrist Pain Wendy

Great question, and you may be surprised to hear that this is actually a common problem, especially for women. Do me a favor and take a look at your wrists. Pretty small, eh? These little suckers do a lot for you and so you need to be extra careful of them. I've got a few tips that should help ease your pain so read more

I'm sorry to say, but our wrists are pretty weak. That's no insult - it's the truth! They're skinny and delicate, and they have tiny muscles. Plus people don't spend too much time doing wrist strengthening or flexibility exercises.

If you type a lot, play a musical instrument, or spend a lot of time balancing on your hands, you can end up with sore, overworked, or injured wrists. Here are some great stretches you can do to increase flexibility in your hands and wrists.

Sit on your heels and place your hands on your mat with your fingertips facing your knees. If this stretch feels too intense, lift your hips off your heels a little. Stay here for 5 deep breaths, or as long as you want.
Place your hands on the mat, palms facing up with your fingertips facing you. Now step your feet onto your palms, pressing your toes into your wrist creases. Don't worry about keeping your legs straight - this is a wrist stretch, not a hamstring stretch. Stay here for 5 deep breaths, or as long as you want.

I love how good these two stretches feel - my wrists feel so much more open after I do them. If my wrists get sore after blogging all day, or practicing Crow for too long, I always feel better after stretching them out.

I love to stretch in the shower, it is one of those rare times when I get to slow down. I turn on the soothing hot water, light some candles, play some relaxing music, and let the warm steam envelop me.

There are a three stretches that I love to do in the shower, just because it feels so good to close my eyes and calm my mind. Plus, the steamy water does a wonderful job warming my muscles, so they're easier to stretch.

Come into a wide squat in the middle of your shower so you can feel the hot water gently pouring onto your lower back. Stay here for a minute or so, dropping your chin towards your chest and extending your arms out in front of you. It feels amazing, especially if your lower back bothers you.

Want to see the other two stretches? Then read more

Whether you are a runner, walker, biker, climber, hiker, or just a person who doesn't sit on their butt all day, you've got to get a Road ID.

It's just good to be prepared in case of an accident. If you don't believe me, check out this testimonial. This guy was biking and got hit by a car. He couldn't speak, but his ankle ID had all of his info.

You can get up to 6 lines of text engraved on the stainless steel plate. Choose whether you want the Wrist, Shoe, Shoe Pouch, or Ankle ID.

Now you'll have your important info with you whenever you venture out. Each one is made with durable, water-resistant velcro, so it attaches easily. Plus the band acts as a reflector for an added safety bonus. Nice.

They're stylish and safe, and not too expensive at all. Each one is around $20. Even though I wouldn't put a price on safety, that's a pretty awesome deal.

Almost everyone is trying to find out ways to stay active at work. We've seen everything from jumping jacks on the hour every hour, to offices with treadmills placed right in front of computers.

For some less embarrassing ideas try any or all of the following:

The easiest way to get an extra workout at work: Take the stairs! Everyone should know where the nearest stairs are in your office building anyway, so use them.
Wrist work: Stretch a rubber band using all of your fingers, then over 2 or 3 fingers.
Inner thigh work: Place full water bottle (or anything similar that is not breakable) between your knees and, keeping abs in, squeeze bottle gently. Repeat several times throughout the day.