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How to improve your running through food 08/25/2016 09:50am • It's no surprise that good nutrition is essential not only for health, but also for fueling your muscles for physical activities like running. But what may come as a surprise even to runners is that when to eat is just as important as what to eat. In fact, the timing of your fueling and refueling ma How DeMatha football team uses yoga, Pilates to beat the heat 08/25/2016 01:17am • RIVERDALE PARK, Md. -- It’s a hot summer morning, the air already dripping with dread for the triple-digit heat index to come. You’d think it would be the perfect day for an indoor workout, and normally you’d be right. But this workout studio comes with a twist -- half the participants are 16 Ways Your Body Adjusts to a New Climate 08/23/2016 08:00pm • A change of climate can challenge your health.New home, neighbors and weather conditions: Whether you're headed to the high mountains of New Mexico, the rainy climate of Western Oregon or the icy terrain of Anchorage, Alaska, moving to a different part of the country can stress your body and mind in Get fit: Adults should have set amount of daily physical activity 08/23/2016 04:40am • WASHINGTON — Exercise is good for overall health, but most people still don't get enough physical activity. Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club blog™ checked out the federal government’s 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines, which recommend adults get 150 minutes of exercise weekly. Are hot workouts healthier? 08/22/2016 08:55am • Latosha Lovell is always willing to try something once. "That's sort of my philosophy about life," says the 45-year-old interior designer in Pasadena, California. So when a friend invited her to check out The Sweat Shoppe, a new heated spin studio in North Hollywood, last March, she saddled up. The 5 Non-Physical Qualities You'll Gain When You Start Exercising Every Day 08/21/2016 08:00pm • There's a reason that when you read about habits of successful people, fitness- and health-related rituals are almost always high on the list. How we feel, how we sleep, how much energy we have and our overall state of health affect every area in our lives. If we want to fuel an active lifestyle How to Eat and Drink Like an Olympian 08/18/2016 08:00pm • Like many American households, our TV has been tuned to one thing since August 5: the Olympic Games in Rio. It's always fun to watch the athletes really going for it and there has been plenty to keep us tuned in, like the colorful rivalry between American swimmer Michael Phelps and his South Africa Tips for keeping student athletes hydrated and healthy 08/16/2016 05:37am • WASHINGTON -- The Olympics are underway and so is the Redskins’ preseason. But it's not just the pros who are back in action. Younger athletes also are heading back to fields and gyms to compete on their school teams. To keep these student athletes performing at their best, Lean Plate Club™ b Warm Weather Safety for Seniors 08/11/2016 08:00pm • Summer is in full swing. For most people, it's a great time to be outside. Daytime walks, gardening, exercising and relaxation outdoors are common activities during warm days. All individuals, regardless of age, should be encouraged to reduce sedentary behavior and remain as active as possible; thi How to find a good yoga class in a new city 08/10/2016 08:50am • While recently traveling in Colorado, I found a great yoga class by doing some online research and talking to local yogis. It was worth it! The teacher knew her alignment cues, kept the class flowing and left me feeling grounded. Her colorful personality shined through in her teaching with quirky li Orangetheory: Latest fitness craze leaves participants seeing orange 08/10/2016 01:35am • WASHINGTON — Whether the preference is spinning, stretching or lifting legs over a ballet barre, one thing's for sure: Boutique fitness studios are winning over the District. And the latest class craze is leaving its clients seeing orange. Orangetheory Fitness first made its mark in the The Water Remedy for Pain 08/09/2016 08:00pm • Given the popularity of traditional spas, medical spas and healing spas, it's no secret that immersing yourself in water can be comforting and soothing. It's a primordial pleasure: After all, you spent your first nine months bathed in amniotic fluid in the womb, and as an adult, 60 to 70 percent of How to Avoid Overhydration 08/09/2016 08:00pm • We often hear that we need to drink water to replace our f luid loss, which mostly occurs via sweat and urine. Since we are made of 60 percent water -- our brain is 70 percent water and our lungs nearly 90 percent -- we need to make sure we remain hydrated. Drinking enough water also helps us make s 9 amazing outdoor U.S. music venues to cross off your bucket list 08/08/2016 08:00pm • In the warmer months, there's something enchanting about listening to live music in the great outdoors. Whether it's the excellent acoustics, the chance to commune with Mother Nature or take in fresh air and dramatic landscapes, outdoor concert venues offer a memorable experience -- and not just for The Costs of Volunteering for a Political Campaign 08/08/2016 08:00pm • There's no escaping it: The roadsides are already clogged with yard signs, urging the public to vote for senators, state representatives, judges, sheriffs, city council and a slew of other offices. And, oh, yes, there's another important election coming up this year. If you enjoy politics, you may b