We spend a lot of time sitting to develop top apps like Workout Trainer. It's gotten us thinking about what we can do to stay agile at the workplace. Did you know people spend 9.3 hours a day on average sitting? This sedentary behavior has become a significant health issue...

Fittingly, our latest free Workout of the Week, the Office Chair & Wall Drill, introduces you to what can be done on/off your sitting booty.

Whether you're at home or at the office, simply use a sturdy chair and clear wall as your exercise props...and get moving!

If you like this workout, complete our new Office Exercises & Stretches Program!  This 14-day program is packed with office-worthy workouts that are between 5-15 minutes and on sale now for $9.99 USD.

Remember, all of Skimble's workouts are led by certified personal trainers to give you all the guidance and motivation you need to power through.  You can do these workouts consecutively or only during the work days, our programs can be easily modified to fit your schedule.  Combat the work week fatigue and surprise your body with smooth office moves today!

During the winter months, you'll likely find yourself cooped up in the house and demotivated. This workout is aimed to re-energize you by getting your heart pumping and blood moving throughout your body!  Do the Energizer Body workout:

Start with a fun warm-up, move on to some great bodyweight exercises, complete our jumping challenge and enjoy a few calming cool down moves.

BONUS: Greg, one of our real Global Trainers, can coach you through this workout for FREE!!!  Simply choose 'Greg' as your trainer before starting the workout.

Now seize the day, Skimblers!

At Skimble, we love inspiring others to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle using some of the latest mobile tech innovations!  It's an idea we think is worth spreading. Fittingly, Skimble's co-founder Maria Ly recently gave a TEDx Talk at her alma mater, the University of Waterloo, in Canada.  Here's Maria's talk...backflips, twists 'n all:

Before hitting the stage, Maria met up with her impromptu stunt team consisting of three all-star gymnasts/dancers from the uWaterloo Cheer team.

They practiced for only a couple of hours before busting out their fit moves!  From Right to Left: Olivia Turi, Amanda Whaling, Maria and Glynnis Marie Pardo. Thanks Samson Yan for teaming us up :)

Thanks for participating in Skimble's 2012 New Year Programs bundle giveaway contest!

Congrats to our winners, we hope you achieve your fitness goals with us soon!

The lucky ladies:

• Sue Westhoelter-Stubbs
• Helen Jennings
• Amber Reeves Barrow

The charmed chaps:

• Scott Segtnan
• Darren Swancott
• Keith Powers

Heads up, we'll be unlocking the premium programs for the winners in the next 24 hrs so they will have access to them once they log in to their accounts in the Workout Trainer app. Enjoy!

Thanks for making Workout Trainer the #1 Free Health & Fitness app on Android at the start of 2012!

We want to show our appreciation with a giveaway consisting of a bundle of Programs for the New Year.  Want to Get Off the Couch?  Be Fit, Flex & Fierce?  Get a 6-pack toned Abs?  Stay Slim & Trim?  Be your Tough & Buff best?  We're here to help you achieve your 2012 goals.

If you want a chance at winning a pack of our premium programs, all you have to do is follow the steps below (you must do at least one):

1. Like our contest post on Facebook!

2. Retweet this post (including @skimble or the #skimble hashtag)

Have fun with it.  Here are some examples:

• Join me on Workout Trainer, the #1 free Health & Fitness app on Android. Retweet to win a New Years program pack -- I want to! http://bit.ly/xJpT2R cc @Skimble

• Check out Workout Trainer, the #1 free Health & Fitness app on Android. Retweet to WIN a New Years program pack! http://bit.ly/xJpT2R by @skimble

• I wanna WIN a New Years program pack for Workout Trainer, the #1 FREE Health & Fitness app on @Android - http://bit.ly/xJpT2R via @skimble Retweet to WIN!

Make sure you only tweet the message once, or you will be disqualified.

We’ll choose winners at random and contact them when the giveaway is over.  Anyone over 13 years of age is eligible and must have a Skimble membership to Workout Trainer on their own Android device or iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch to be able to activate their bundle of programs.  Each winner receives a bundle of Skimble's New Years Programs, MSRP $50 USD.  There will be at least three winners announced.

The contest giveaway starts now and goes through the weekend.  The contest will end Mon January 16th at 6pm PT and winners will be announced in this blog post shortly after -- good luck!

Happy New Year!  Skimble's certainly been thinking about 2012 resolutions and how we can help you live healthier.  Today, we're excited to announce the launch of workout PROGRAMS available in the latest Workout Trainer app in the Android Market and App Store!  As the name suggests, programs help you achieve your fitness goals with step-by-step 2-6 week action plans packed with our signature follow-along multimedia workouts.

As always, Skimble' workout programs have been carefully developed by expert personal trainers and health coaches.  They can be customized to fit your busy schedule including the time of day you'd like to work out and the days you can work out.  The programs currently cost between $4.99-$14.99, which is a steal compared to about $100/hr for an in-person Personal Trainer.  Please try one today and let us know what you think!

For more information about our launch, check out the full press article released on TechCrunch today.

New year, new exercises! This quick 2012 New Year Blast adds fun variations to traditional exercises. Start your resolutions off on the right foot by learning new ways to keep your muscles guessing.  In this workout you'll warm up, core up & arm yourself for the best year yet!

PS: Hey Android users! Make sure you get the latest Android Market app update...we have a pleasant surprise for you :) More on that soon...

Has the gingerbread man been knocking on your tummy? As 2011 winds down, give your holiday bod a year-end balance & strength challenge. The fun 2011 Finale Challenge is meant for everyone so see if your friends (of all shapes and sizes) can complete it with you!

As we make your way into the holiday season, check out these videos to keep you thinking about your health over the holidays:

The first one tackles health from the business side posing the question: are health startups the next big opportunity?  It provides you with a glimpse into some of the people and startups who've chosen to focus their work to make people's lives healthier.  This episode of TechCrunch TV features the ladies of Rock Health, Halle Tecco and Leslie Ziegler.  Thanks for the Skimble shout out!

Next up, the holidays are supposed to be joyous, but they’re mostly a stressful time full of rich meals, grueling travel and over-commitment. It’s easy to neglect our personal health, or let an exercise regime lapse, when we’re busy and its cold and dark outside.  But thanks to cool new technology, it doesn’t have to be this way.  VentureBeat features Rock Health portfolio companies including Skimble:

If you fast forward to the 1:50 min mark in the video, you'll see that whether you're going for a run, practicing yoga, rock climbing or doing a workout challenge in Workout Trainer, 'tis the season to stay nimble, Skimblers.