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Plan on watching the World Series starting Wednesday night? (even if it's just to root against the Yankees?)

If the series goes to 7 games, and the average game last more than 3.5 hours, that's a lot of sitting on your butt. And, if you're an adult who may also have a sedentary job, that translates into very little exercise.

So, as we did for the Super Bowl, Here's a few tips from eHow.com on exercising while you watch TV. (We're adding the baseball flavor.)

1. Instead of hot dogs and Cracker Jack, take a workout break. "If you get into the routine of doing a few during each commercial break or between segments, you may end up exercising 30 minutes or more while you are in front of the television," the Web site says.

2. Don't hold your breath: "Start each exercise with a deep, cleansing breath. Stretch your arms out, then above your head as you take a deep breath through your nose and exhale through pursed lips. Do three of these slowly."

3. Incorporate some pre-game stretches, like they do in the big leagues. "Stretch your muscles by doing arm and leg extensions. As you extend your leg, rotate and point your foot to stretch your calf muscles and increase circulation in your lower extremities. Stretch your right arm out at shoulder level. Bring the other arm behind your head to touch your right shoulder, stretching your rib cage as you reach."

4. Keep your eyes on the ball: "Eyestrain can develop when you look at the same object for too long, which may result in blurry vision and red eyes. Look away at a distant object and focus for a few seconds, then turn back and focus on an object closer to you. Repeat this often if you are looking at a television or a computer monitor for any length of time."

5. Step up the action: "Use a stationary stepper or mini cycle while sitting," the Web site suggests. "Use a larger exercise bicycle if you have it set up in front of the television. The idea is to keep moving. There are many exercises to choose from to fit your lifestyle."

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