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SparkTeens Teacher/Student Program 1/8/2008
VIDEO: 12-Minute Pilates Abs Workout Tighten your tummy with Coach Nicole's short and effective Pilates workout! 1/7/2008
VIDEO: Intro to Pilates Coach Nicole explains the basics of Pilates so you can get the most out of your next class or video. 1/7/2008
Note to Teachers 1/7/2008
The SparkPeople Name the Cookbook Contest Rules Rules for The SparkPeople Name the Cookbook Contest 1/5/2008 10:24:53 AM
Printable 12-Minute Pilates Abs Workout 1/3/2008
Rules for The Slowest Loser Contest These rules apply to The Slowest Loser Contest. 1/1/2008 6:00:00 AM
Spread the Spark in '08 12/28/2007
Announcing SparkAmerica! 12/28/2007
Spread the Spark in '08 There is no better time than the New Year to talk to your friends and loved ones about health and fitness. That's why we're asking you to help us kick off 2008 by Spreading the Spark! 12/27/2007
What to Eat This Winter Believe it or not, lots of tasty fruits and vegetables are in season and at their peak of freshness during the winter months. Find out what you should add to your shopping cart. 12/26/2007
Winter Workout Safety Tips Baby, it's cold outside--sometimes too cold! Learn which weather conditions every outdoor exerciser should avoid, and the signs that it's time to bring your routine indoors. 12/26/2007
Ditch the Winter Itch You don't have to suffer through the long winter with dry skin or brittle hair. These 11 tips will keep your skin supple and your hair soft despite the dry, cold weather. 12/26/2007
New Year's Resolution Survival Guide Our best tips to help you reach your goals this year! 12/26/2007
Homemade Beauty Recipes for Hair Many of the foods that nourish your body also contain vitamins and nutrients that benefit your mane. Use these homemade recipes to clean, moisturize and soften your hair--naturally! 12/18/2007
Printable 20-Minute Dumbbell Workout 12/17/2007
Printable 15-Minute Desk Workout 12/13/2007
Printable 15-Minute Ball Workout 12/13/2007
Printable 15-Minute Abs Workout 12/12/2007
The Art of Eating Naked Try whipping up lunch or dinner without condiments, sauces or the other extras we’ve come to think of as “must-haves” for bringing out the flavor of our foods: salt, sugar, creamer, ketchup, mayo, mustard, dressings, dips, and hollandaise… 12/11/2007
The Perks and Pitfalls of Isometrics Would you believe that you can work your muscles without equipment, in as little as 10 seconds? Coach Dean explains the perks and pitfalls of isometric exercising. 12/4/2007
Make Exercise Eco-Friendly with Green Fitness Gear It's easy being green! Check out these eco-friendly workout shoes, clothes and equipment that make it easy for you to improve your own health and that of the planet. 11/27/2007
30-Minute Holiday Workout Think you have no time to fit in fitness over the holidays? Think again! You can do this 30-minute workout almost anywhere--even a hotel room. 11/20/2007
Is It a Cold or the Flu? Do you think it's inevitable that you'll catch a bug this year? Find out how to prevent sickness and decrease its severity with these smart tactics. 11/13/2007
Stop and Chew Your Dinner: The Benefits of Slowing Down While Eating In this era of fast-paced everything, even eating has become something we do on the run. If you find yourself wolfing down your meals in a hurry, you could be shortchanging yourself more than you thought. 11/13/2007