|  Maximize Your Short Workout
Our founder Chris ''SparkGuy'' Downie is always preaching the benefits of 10 minutes of exercise. Why? Because they work! Thinking any workout shorter than an hour isn't worth it is so last year. Exercise is all about quality over quantity, and with these six amazing tips, you'll be able to get a great workout in less time than you might think.
| + Read More | | |  | | We are just two days away from baseball season and I am just about filled to the brim with excitement. Not only does baseball signal the coming of spring (unless you live in Ohio, apparently), but baseball is a sport that is full of weird. Most baseball players don't take themselves too seriously and every time I see a rookie wearing a kid's backpack (common initiation ritual), an overly complicated handshake after a homerun or a player smile as his Taylor Swift walk-up song comes on, I'm reminded that my exercise routine doesn't have to be so serious either. It's okay to laugh at yourself if you drop a dumbbell or teeter-totter in yoga. Plus, laughing burns calories (some researchers say up to 40 calories in just 15 minutes!), so take a cue from the all-stars this week and remember to smile as you power through that last burpee. | | | Eat Out the Smart Way
Going out to eat can be tricky, with bread baskets, cheesy appetizers and cocktails all tempting you to forget your goals. But just because you're on a mission to lose weight doesn't mean you have to miss out on brunch, lunch or dinners out. No, you just need a game plan. Discover the six mistakes nutritionists say they always see people make in restaurants and make smarter decisions next time you're out.
+ Read More | | | | | 5 Common Muscle Myths
Whether you're worried about ''bulking up'' with weights or looking to ''tone'' with Pilates, there are a lot of misconceptions about how our muscles develop. Learn the facts before you get it in your mind that you can't strength train (spoiler: you can and should!) and discover the truth behind some of the most popular lingo.
+ Read More | | | | | Snack Break
The perfect snack is one that satisfies, not leaves us wanting more. Building snacks into your eating plan is an important part of staving off hunger cravings, so it's a good idea to have a few smart options in your drawer at work or your fridge. Bookmark this list of 18 of our all-time favorite low-calorie options before your next snack craving strikes!
+ Read More | | | | | Core Power
The core is one of the most targeted areas of the body when people first start exercising. After all, a strong core looks great on everybody, right? While you can't spot target an area, these 10 essential moves will target your whole abdominal area. Add these to your routine and you'll feel that good burn.
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