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How Your Family Can Take Back Winter 02/02/2017 07:00pm • I really don't like winter in the Northeast. But when my kids were young, I didn't want to saddle them with the psychological fallout of resenting an entire season, so I used to pretend that I loved winter. I encouraged them to participate in all winter sports, while always making sure I remained wa National Signing Day: Keep friends close, prime recruits closer 02/01/2017 11:03pm • WASHINGTON — College football’s National Signing Day is a necessary evil on the sports calendar, and the overhyped analysis and ceremonial hoopla is an unnecessary layer of pomp at least six months before there’s any circumstance to speak of (sometimes longer if the recruit red shirts). Tha The Pros and Cons of Being a Weekend Warrior 02/01/2017 07:00pm • You really meant to go for a morning run or two during the workweek, but just never got around to it. Or, let's face it, maybe you didn't plan out time to exercise during the busy week and, not surprisingly, that's just how it worked out. You didn't do cardio or strength training -- morning, noon o 50 best hotels in America 02/01/2017 07:00pm • The top 50 properties range from towering city center lodgings to charming beachfront boutiques. Selecting the perfect hotel for your long-awaited vacation is no easy task. Even after scouring the web to scrutinize on-site amenities, dining options, fitness facilities, Wi-Fi availability and more 6 cheap alternatives to gym memberships 01/31/2017 01:00am • As January comes to an end, many Americans may find their enthusiasm for resolutions starting to wane. Among the most popular annual goals is the commitment to lose weight and get fit, which results in a surge of gym membership sign-ups in January. However, the financial incentive for losing weig How to optimize your workout plan 01/30/2017 08:13pm • -Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer 10 Frugal Activities to Get You Out of the House This Winter 01/30/2017 07:00pm • When the weather outside is frightful ... don't hide indoors.During wintertime, it can be tempting to hunker down with a good book and wait for the chilly weather to end. But don't despair. There are plenty of opportunities to get out of the house during the winter months. Many are totally affordabl These Weird Rituals Really Can Make You a Better Athlete 01/30/2017 07:00pm • We've all seen it: The cyclist who swears by a particular pre-workout snack to "guarantee" a great ride or the gym-goer who will only listen to a specific playlist to "get in the zone." Athletes, too, may resort to eccentric habits. Consider the soccer goalie who bobs his head back and forth minutes 6 Things to Know About Buying a Condo in Austin 01/29/2017 07:00pm • Bigger isn't always better in Austin, Texas, especially when it comes to condos. As the market continues to heat up, buyers are realizing that having a low-maintenance downtown property with less square footage relieves the hassles of traffic and some of the financial responsibilities of a single-f What's Intuitive Eating, and Can It Help You Lose Weight? 01/26/2017 07:00pm • The newest diet isn't a diet at all. It doesn't name "good" or "bad" foods, involve measuring foods or require stepping on a scale. Yet it's consistently linked to healthier weights, improved mental health and lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, according to one Public Health Nutrition rev Should You Try Muay Thai? 01/25/2017 07:00pm • Tired of the same old workout routine? A combat sport tracing back centuries that's gaining in popularity today amid the rise of mixed martial arts fighting is providing just the kick some need to improve their fitness. Muay thai, a full-contact sport that combines throwing punches, elbows, knees an How to Actually Make Time for Fitness This Year 01/19/2017 07:00pm • As a professor, wife, mother, chauffeur, cook, laundress, maid, coach, community organizer, blogger and physical therapist, I get it when people tell me there are never enough hours in the day. The thought of spending even more time sleeping, eating right and exercising is understandably daunting. B 12 Steps to a Longer, Healthier Retirement 01/18/2017 07:00pm • We all know that we should exercise regularly and eat responsibly in order to stay healthy. The benefits are clear: you will live longer, have fewer doctor visits, lower medical bills and be better able to travel and go about your daily routine. But sadly, according to the Centers for Disease Contr Does Hydrotherapy Really Work for Exercise Recovery? 01/18/2017 07:00pm • Let's face it: For most of us, getting to the gym often enough to reap real benefits is a more pressing challenge than worrying about what might happen if we go too often. But even the most casual exercisers can learn a thing or two from their more elite counterparts, who risk serious injury if they 5 Top Winter Vacations That Don't Involve Skiing 01/16/2017 07:00pm • Not everyone is meant to be a skier, though many of us do enjoy a cold-weather winter vacation. Fortunately, there are a lot of great options for winter-loving non-skiers, even at ski resorts, which are going all out these days to cater to ski-averse guests. Why not go dog sledding, seek out wildlif