Taylor Sparks

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Taylor Sparks is the principle goddess of skin care for Athletes.com, the only organic and natural skin care line designed specifically for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. A certified holistic aromatherapist, Sparks has been involved in the natural products and skin care/cosmetics industries for more than ten years in the areas of product development, sales and publishing. She is also a late-blooming endurance athlete who has completed full and half-marathons, a sprint triathlon and a half-Ironman triathlon. Keep up with her on Twitter @athletesskin

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Get Motivated With ViewSPORT Sports Apparel

December 15, 2012 | Taylor Sparks

Need more inspiration to get through your next training session? Next time you hit the gym, try throwing on a shirt from ViewSPORT, an innovative fitness apparel line focused on the motivated athlete. What's so special about this gear? Well, it...

Eco-Friendly Holiday Gifts for Fitness Enthusiasts

November 1, 2012 | Taylor Sparks

Looking for the perfect gift for a fellow athlete, fitness enthusiast, yogini or personal trainer this season? Or maybe you just need some inspiration for yourself. Check out the following eco-friendly suggestions. They are not only good for you and...

ProBar: What All Whole Food Bars Should Taste Like

October 2, 2012 | Taylor Sparks

Have you had your fill of protein bars? Although each one seems to promise more of one great thing or another, quite honesty most of them taste like low quality chocolate-covered sawdust. (Plus, some just aren't healthy like they claim;...

Can Women Get Jock Itch Without the Jock?

September 28, 2012 | Taylor Sparks

It's commonly thought of as a man's ailment, but female athletes can get jock itch too. Formerly known as tinea cruris, jock itch is a fungus that grows in warm moist areas of skin folds in the body. Men are...

Coping With the Loss of Your Road Dog

September 14, 2012 | Taylor Sparks

I don't think any runner truly anticipates the heartfelt grief they experience when they lose their dog. Besides being a great companion, your dog was a fellow road warrior, a faithful partner that kept a challenging pace while always staying...

Benefits of Natural Hair Styles for African-American Female Athletes

September 7, 2012 | Taylor Sparks

Although it may seem trivial, at one point or another female athletes of all races have had to consider their hairstyle or its care based on their type of exercise regimen. Unfortunately for some African-Americans, this decision has come down...

Olympian Bridget Franek on Motivation

August 22, 2012 | Taylor Sparks

The 2012 London Olympics welcomed several American newcomers, among them Bridget Franek. Although she did not medal in her event, the 3000m Steeplechase, Franek's efforts earned her a ranking of 14th out of 44 world-class runners, an accomplishment we can...