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How to beat the heat and stay hydrated all summer 06/19/2017 06:10pm • Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer Get Your Pet's Beach Bodies Ready...Safely 06/19/2017 01:57pm • This article is sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital No one wants your pet to be their healthiest more than your Veterinarian. But we also want you to be aware of some of the safest ways to achieve your pet’s best! Each and every one of us is different and believe it or not every dog and ev Exercise and Marijuana: Do They Mix? 06/18/2017 08:00pm • Medical marijuana is legal in 26 states and recreational use is legal in seven states and the District of Columbia. As a result, more people are able to access pot and use it in a variety of circumstances -- exercise not excluded. That's right: While a popular perception of marijuana users is the sp Schoop hits 2 of Orioles' 5 HRs in 15-7 win over Cardinals 06/17/2017 07:49pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Jonathan Schoop homered twice and drove in four runs, Manny Machado went deep in a seven-run second inning against Adam Wainwright and the Baltimore Orioles beat the St. Louis Cardinals 15-7 on Saturday. Adam Jones and Mark Trumbo got Baltimore started with successive first-inn A Family Guide for Surviving the Summer 06/14/2017 08:00pm • I am a creature of routine. I like my daily habits. Which makes the summer rather problematic for me; two of our four kids have been out of school only a week, and my comforting routines are already shot to hell. I don't know about you, but I fantasize all year about the leisure that summer will b How to Survive a Barbecue When You're the Only One Trying to Eat Healthy 06/14/2017 08:00pm • Ever go to a barbecue and feel like you are the only one who cares about healthy eating? While everyone else is munching away on chips, chowing down on burgers and throwing back one too many beers, you're stuck searching for the (nonexistent) veggie kabob and avoiding guests who are trying to feed The Best Yoga Poses for Exercise Recovery 06/12/2017 08:00pm • As a longtime athlete, I used to think soreness and pain were just side effects of progress. I tried to push through the discomfort, only to get injured and sidelined from competing. I put my body through so much abuse that I (unknowingly) couldn't perform at my fullest potential. Now that I prac Want to run faster? Tips to boost your speed 06/12/2017 04:19pm • -Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer Can You Improve Your Heart Health With Strength Training? 06/08/2017 08:00pm • To boost their heart health in the gym, most exercisers assume they need to run, bike, swim or otherwise get their heart rate up -- and the longer, the better, right? After all, it's called "cardiovascular" exercise for a reason. But, not to impugn the heart-health benefits of cardiovascular exerci Can Exercise Be Used to Help an Adult With ADHD Control Symptoms? 06/08/2017 08:00pm • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that "regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. "Even 60 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity is good for you," the CDC notes. From weight management and reducing the risk of cardiov 8 Ways for Baby Boomers to Maintain Their Agility 06/06/2017 08:00pm • Michael Jordan slowed down, but he didn't stop. During his last year in the NBA, baby boomer Michael Jordan averaged 20 points per game for the Washington Wizards, 10 points lower than his career average. At 40, Jordan's athletic brilliance was clearly diminished by advancing age, yet he remained ef Build a summer fitness plan to transition to hot weather workouts 06/05/2017 06:08pm • - Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer 6 Proven Strategies for Crushing Athletic Performance Anxiety 06/04/2017 08:00pm • Jen Matheson does everything she's supposed to do to set herself up for race day success: She trains appropriately, runs the course before the big day when possible, sleeps sufficiently the week prior and orders the same sushi roll from the same restaurant for dinner the night before. But no matter 12 Steps to a Longer, Healthier Retirement 06/04/2017 08:00pm • Living longer.We all know that we should exercise regularly and eat responsibly in order to stay healthy. The problem is that most of us aren't very good at sticking to things we should do. We are more likely to stay committed to things we want to do. The key to establishing and maintaining a succes 5 ways to strengthen your neglected foot muscles 05/31/2017 10:25am • It's time to get your feet ready for summer -- and I don't mean by getting a pedicure. Rather, I mean by strengthening your feet -- one of the most under-worked parts of the body. Your feet are critically important to balance, sensation and distribution of force during activity. Ignoring the musc