Q: Is there anything I can do at work, at my desk, that would be beneficial?

A: YES! there are many exercises you can do at your desk. One minute of your down time at the office can be very beneficial

One example: Desk push ups

- Standing shoulder width apart, about 3 feet from your desk, hands on the desk, shoulder width apart, elbows locked, in a plank position

- Bend the elbows, lowering yourself to allow yourself to almost touch your chest to the desk

- Push yourself back to starting position

- Do this 10-15 or even 20 times.

- Do it 3 or 4 times a day

You'll be sore and you'll be strengthening your entire upper body.

Diana Nyad and Bonnie Stoll are the founders of BravaBody.com, an online fitness movement for women over 40. Once world-class athletes and now in their 50s, Diana and Bonnie have spent their careers sharing the basics of maintaining youth and quality of life in all areas through fitness. Their BravaBody mantra is "Make THIS the Prime of Our Lives!" Send your questions to BandD@smartnow.com.