I believe that most people would say jumping rope is for play, not for exercise. After all, you jumped rope as a kid on the playground and you probably forgot about it entirely after fourth grade. And it certainly isn’t touted as a benefit of j... Read more
You know you should exercise more. You want to exercise more. But sometimes it's tough to squeeze a full workout into your busy schedule. The good news: A number of published studies show that you can stay in shape and burn enough calories to mai... Read more
We love them, we look forward to them, we talk about them for weeks before and weeks after – vacations. Those 1-2 weeks of the year when we get away from it all – work, responsibilities, car pools. Unfortunately, there is something el... Read more
Ever notice how you can’t spell "workout" without the word "work?" Most of us view work as something we have to do, not necessarily something that we want to do. It's the opposite of leisure and the killer of fun. We all... Read more
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Jumping rope isn't just for kids! It&... Read more
Can anyone recommend exercises to strengthen muscles and connectives of knees? I strained and nearly tore the tendons above my knees last year with an exercise mishap and have since been fully cleared by the doc (with warning not to be dumb and over... Read more
I know I need to continue with some form of my workout today. I went to do my INSANITY program this morning only to realize my legs would not hold me through the intensity. I don't know if it's just because I'm tired, or what, but with my wedding in... Read more
For the last 2 months I've had pain around my scapula, around my shoulder and armpit region into the muscles near the right chest (no pain in the breast, just around it). I've had am MRI (showed tendonitis & bursa), an EMG (proved no nerve damage) an... Read more
Tuesday I woke up with a pain in my knee and a stabbing pain in my foot when I tried to do my routine workout I couldn't stand the pain so I took it as a sign that my body needed a break because I have been doing some strenuous exercises. So yesterda... Read more
Fibromyalgia is a pain in the neck, arms, legs....Any one with FMS is welcome. Also join us on the Fast Break forum "Fibromyalgia Anyone????"... Read more
Boost Your Metabolism in 15 MinutesThe single best way to fire up your calorie burn is with total-body workouts that combine cardio with resistance training. “The goal is to use as many different parts of the body as possible, because the more... Read more
Even if you're not planning to take a full-fledged vacation this year, travel is a necessity for most of us, whether for work, weddings, or weekend trips to visit family and friends. And since you're pursuing a healthy lifestyle, you know that fitnes... Read more
SparkPeople members recommend 29 ways they use simple tips and tricks to manage pain every day. Try these drug-free remedies and share you own pain-relief solutions.