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Do You Know What Your Exercise Personality Is?

Studies show that when you enjoy an activity you are more likely to do stick with it. Not sure what activity you enjoy, take our exercise personality quiz and find out.

Posted 6/21/2013 6:00:00 AM By: : 68 comments 78,682 views

What Motivates You to Exercise?

Do short-term or long-term factors help motivate you to exercise? Share what motivates you to get and stay active!

Posted 5/10/2013 12:00:00 PM By: : 350 comments 66,766 views

Our Fastest Cardio Workouts

Not enough time in your day to get a full workout in? No problem! Check out our fastest cardio workouts that can be done in 10 minutes!

Posted 5/3/2013 6:00:00 PM By: : 58 comments 215,980 views

Why All Kids Need Recess

Reading, writing, 'rithmetic... and recess? According to experts, recess isn't a perk--it's a necessary part of the schoolday. Find out why more kids are losing their recess access

Posted 2/27/2013 12:00:00 PM By: : 57 comments 94,364 views

You Asked: ''How Can I Exercise with a Sprained Ankle?

With a few modifications, it it possible to continue to exercise after you've sprained your ankle. Here's how.

Posted 12/5/2012 12:00:00 AM By: : 28 comments 84,068 views

The Truth about the 'Fat-Burning Zone' and Weight Loss

Do lower-intensity workouts really burn more fat? Here's why you should probably ignore the "fat-burning" setting on your cardio machine.

Posted 11/8/2012 12:00:00 AM By: : 67 comments 77,002 views

How Exercise Can Reduce Stress & Anxiety

Exercise has many health benefits, but a recent study says that it also helps with reducing and coping with anxiety and stress for an extended period of time.

Posted 10/11/2012 6:00:00 AM By: : 71 comments 39,501 views

8 Ways to Keep Active When You Can't Exercise Like Normal

You can work out with stitches with just a few modifications. Learn how to exercise when you can't workout the way you're used to!

Posted 10/4/2012 2:00:00 PM By: : 82 comments 189,197 views

You Asked: ''Should I Work Out Today If I'm Still Sore from Yesterday's Workout?''

Learn whether you should workout or go to the gym when you (and your muscles) are sore. Here's how to tell whether or not you should exercise or take a rest day.

Posted 10/3/2012 12:00:00 AM By: : 37 comments 1,282,434 views

The SparkPeople Commercial Break Workout

You've probably heard the tip to fit in a workout during commercial breaks, but what should you do? Work out while you watch TV with this handy (and tough!) printout.

Posted 9/20/2012 6:00:00 PM By: : 87 comments 212,670 views

Take a Break to Torch the Calories

Looking for fun ways to add extra calorie burning activities to your day? Find out how Coach Denise likes to spend her break times burning extra calories throughout the day!

Posted 9/20/2012 6:00:00 AM By: : 69 comments 39,069 views

Your 5-Minute Full Body Stretch Routine

My tendency to skip stretching after runs has come back to bite me in the past. I've had a few running injuries that could easily have been avoided, had I been stretching.

Posted 8/28/2012 6:00:00 AM By: : 36 comments 101,812 views