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10 Ways to Train Smarter and Avoid Injury Don't get sidelined with a running injury. Learn what to do if you suspect you're injured--and how to prevent injuries in the first place. 3/29/2016
9 Ways to Spring Clean Your Way to Fit This spring, seize the opportunity to turn your to-do list items into major calorie burners. 3/25/2016
Brown-Bagging Made Easy: 5 Healthy Lunch Ideas Packing a healthy lunch every day can seem like an overwhelming task. But with a little planning, nutritious mid-day meals are well within reach. 3/25/2016
4 Spinning Options that Scorch Serious Calories There are so many indoor cycling class options out there--from boutique studios to classes at the gym to streaming right to your living room--how do you know which one is for you? 3/23/2016
20 Ways to Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine Spring is a great time to step back and reassess your health and fitness routine. Discover 20 ways to "re-spark" your motivation and fast-track your results. 3/22/2016
Viewing Your Nutrition Information and Accuracy Just Got Easier with SparkPeople Mobile's Newest Update! You can now track your nutrition information and accuracy right in SparkPeople Mobile! 3/21/2016 4:00:00 PM
Pioneers of the Plus-Size Movement This season, some brave, beautiful plus-size women are leading the charge toward a more accepting beauty industry. 3/21/2016
To Wave or Not to Wave: What's the Proper Running/Walking Etiquette? The running wave has a very short window. Blink and you'll miss it. Do you wave to other runners and walkers? Do you think non-wavers are breaking the rules of road etiquette? 3/18/2016
One-Mile Express Workout for Your Abs YouTube star Jessica Smith leads you through a 10-minute ab crusher. Get your core working while getting a mile's worth of steps for the day with this fun, engaging video workout. 3/17/2016
7 Things Marathoners Wish They'd Known Before Their First Race We asked some seasoned runners what they wish they'd known before completing their first race. These words of wisdom will help you stay the course. 3/16/2016
Power Up and Over Any Hill with These 5 Training Tips Running uphill can be intimidating, but if you incorporate these 5 tips during your training, you'll be able to get and over any hill in no time. 3/15/2016
Winner, Winner, 4 Ways to Chicken Dinner Struggling to come up with fresh meal ideas every day? We asked a professional chef how to get four meals out of one prep session and three chickens. 3/14/2016
Spark It or Scrap It: Can Avocado Oil Improve Your Health? According to Pinterest, avocado oil will take coconut oil's place as one of the top 10 trending foods for 2016. But do the benefits warrant the buzz? 3/14/2016
Blue Apron: Signed, Sealed, Delicious? Do you keep coming up short on time and ideas when it comes to meal planning and execution? Try a healthy and affordable food delivery service such as Blue Apron.  3/11/2016
What's the Most Beautiful Race in Your State? We hand-picked some of the most scenic courses in the country, choosing one event for each state. From oceanfront 5Ks to mountainside marathons, these breathtaking races prove that the journey really does trump the destination. 3/11/2016
Splenda Possibly Linked to Cancer, New Study Finds A new study has identified Splenda as a potential cause of several types of blood cancers. 3/11/2016
What 'Secret Weapons' Do Nutritionists & Trainers Have in Their Homes? We asked 30 trainers and nutritionists to share which items they keep in their homes to help them accomplish their goals (and to motivate you to surpass yours). 3/10/2016
Burn It to Earn It: The Girl Scout Cookie Edition Craving a Girl Scout cookie (or five)? Check out how much exercise you'll have to do to burn off each serving. 3/9/2016
4 Ways to Become an Exerciser for Life Exercise doesn't have to be scary, painful, annoying or inconvenient. Follow four simple steps and you'll be on the path to a better, stronger you. 3/8/2016
Home Is Where the Triathlon Is When a physical therapist recommended that Monty try a triathlon, he thought it was a crazy idea. What he found was a passion and determination he never knew he had. 3/7/2016
10 Fake Foods You're Probably Eating What if you found out some of the convenience cuisines you're eating aren't the foods they claim to be? From manufactured ingredients to artificial colors and flavors, these "fake foods" are all show and little sustenance. 3/4/2016
Beginner Tips Every Wannabe Yogi Should Know Considering trying a yoga class for the first time? Check out our cheat sheet on what you should know before you go. 3/4/2016
Easing Back into Exercise after a Hysterectomy When introduced properly, post-hysterectomy exercise can help speed recovery and improve overall well-being. 3/3/2016
'Shark Tank' Products That Help You Live Healthier The show has seen its share of health and fitness products in its seven seasons on the air, but are any relevant to your lifestyle? Learn more about 10 ''Shark Tank'' products. 3/3/2016
Discover the Pluses of Pulses The U.N. declared 2016 the International Year of the Pulses. Find out what led to this decision and learn how to get this nutritional powerhouse of a food into your life. 3/2/2016