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The Former Athlete's Guide to Staying in Shape 07/14/2016 08:00pm • Mark Kruchten, 48, of Leesburg, Virginia, grew up playing sports -- baseball, football, wrestling, anything that required movement. His passion for athletics eventually landed him a scholarship to play Division I baseball at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he trained for three 3 Unconventional Steps to Writing Great MBA Essays 07/14/2016 08:00pm • The essay component is arguably the most important piece of your business school application. After all, a compelling story can help counterbalance weaker aspects of your candidacy. Before you start working on your MBA applications in earnest, first think through and articulate your career objectiv How to Prevent Shoulder and Knee Injuries While Working Out 07/13/2016 08:00pm • Research studies have shown that regular physical activities improve both physical and mental health. However, people seem to overlook the safety aspects of working out in order to obtain what they believe is the ideal body. All too often, gym visitors practice difficult programs to achieve the bes 3 Ways Staying Physically Fit Can Boost Your Work Performance 07/11/2016 08:00pm • We all know we should be getting some kind of exercise throughout the week. But even with new technology like Fitbit and apps like Strava, how often do you meet your exercise goals? We all know the benefits of regular exercise: you sleep better, you have more energy, you burn more fat, etc. And it 8 Top Vacations for Sports Lovers 07/11/2016 08:00pm • Instead of lounging along the sand or at a poolside cabana all day, active types can head to these destinations for a variety of sporting activities. From golf to hiking, skiing, swimming, tennis and boating, at these locales, there are a variety of pursuits to suit sports lovers of all kinds. So, The 7 Simplest, Easiest Ways to Lose More Weight, According to Science 07/07/2016 08:00pm • Weight loss doesn't have to be complicated. And, really, it shouldn't be. After all, how much weight is anyone going to lose if they are constantly crunching numbers, fretting over fine print and mentally juggling a million different diet rules? Exactly. We combed through the research to ID the seve What's the Best Time of Day to Exercise? The Answer Is Complicated 07/05/2016 08:00pm • If you're like most people, you probably work out when it suits your schedule, whether that's first thing in the morning, during a midday lunch break or after work. Granted, this approach ensures that you make your workouts happen, but have you ever considered what the best time of day would be for 13 fun sports that burn calories 07/05/2016 08:00pm • More than a grueling workout The best kind of exercise is the kind you enjoy, since if you like what you're doing, you'll stick with it over time. Baseball, basketball and even kickball count as long as you get your heart rate up -- the harder you play, the more calories you'll burn. The Centers Beer run? Bowie's promotion becoming minor league baseball tradition 06/29/2016 01:27am • BOWIE, Maryland — What would it take to get you to go to a minor league baseball game? That answer is different, depending on who you are and how much you love baseball. But the people who run minor league clubs, the front office members who make the wheels turn for 140 some-odd games a year, Best Bites From the 2016 Summer Fancy Food Show 06/28/2016 08:00pm • Every June, I don my most sensible pair of shoes and head to New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for the Specialty Food Association's annual Summer Fancy Food Show, an unending buffet of flavor overstimulation. After tasting my way through this year's dizzying array of coconut chips, p Surprising things that can increase sun sensitivity 06/22/2016 11:15am • Many people realize they're exposed to more of the sun's ultraviolet rays when they go to the beach, a lake or a pool because the water and sand reflect sunlight onto the skin. This creates indirect exposure to UV rays, in addition to the direct exposure you get from the sun beating down on your ski Is it bad that my knees crack when I exercise? 06/20/2016 06:00am • You're halfway into a squat or lunge, and your knees start spazzing out. They crack, pop and pretty much create their own less-than-pleasant workout soundtrack. Called crepitus, this crackling can freak out anyone who doesn't want to destroy his or her knees, or perhaps has some existing knee iss How Not to Be Intimidated at the Gym 06/19/2016 08:00pm • We are all guilty of it -- sneaking a peek at our neighbors during a workout class or at the gym. Is she sweating as much as me? Can he hold this position as long as me? Why is she smiling? Group exercise has many benefits, but there can be downsides, too, and comparing yourself to others may be th Arlington resident preparing for U.S. Police & Fire Championships 06/16/2016 05:30pm • Arlington resident Penny Ingles needed a mid-life course correction. So she picked up the javelin, of all things, and now the career firefighter who turns 41 on Friday is standing out, in more ways than one. “It’s not every day you see a firefighter with javelin in hand,” Ingles acknowle Runners: Are You Hydrating Correctly? 06/15/2016 08:00pm • All runners need to understand the role of hydration in their health and performance. It's as simple as that. How good we are at putting fluids into our bodies can be the difference between feeling good and dropping out of a race -- it's that important. Why? Let's start with a basic fact: Your body