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5 Reasons Why the Boston Marathon Really Is a Big Deal 04/13/2016 08:00pm • The Boston Marathon is special to many people -- runners and non-runners alike. Marathon runners from all over the world aspire to earn their ticket to Boston, and running Boston is often the highlight of their running careers. But if someone asks why Boston is such a big deal, not everyone has the It's never too late to eat healthy and exercise 04/12/2016 05:31am • WASHINGTON — Everyone has heard that eating well and exercising while young will keep you healthy when you're older, but it turns out healthy habits in later years are just as good for you. Lean Plate Club blogger Sally Squires says that new research suggests seniors who engage in healthy habi Is it time to break up with your gym? 04/12/2016 12:00am • It all seemed so perfect: top-of-the-line equipment, a loaded class schedule and the promise of the body you've always wanted. But somewhere along the way, something went wrong. You starting giving more and getting less, feeling more like a number and less like No. 1. And when you tried to break 5 easy ways to spring clean your life for health and happiness 04/03/2016 08:00pm • One spring weekend every year as a young child, my extended family met at Grandma's house to help "spring clean." This wasn't any old cleaning -- it involved the adults washing down walls and baseboards, repainting ceilings and trim, and washing windows and all of the window treatments. It was an in Why Senior Centers Have So Much to Offer 03/31/2016 08:00pm • Vearlie Segears, 78, takes two buses to get to the Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center in the District of Columbia, and the trip is worth it. "I come in the mornings," she says. "I do open gym -- I ride the bike and I walk the treadmill, then I do aerobics. Then I work on the computer." She often 3 simple hacks to make you love your workout 03/31/2016 08:00pm • Crafting a workout is one thing; building an enjoyable fitness experience is another. But how much you like your routine is a big deal -- after all, it's the joy an activity brings that keeps you coming back for more. Simple solutions -- such as choosing a form of exercise out of excitement and inte 10 Ways to Finally Make Fitness a Habit 03/31/2016 08:00pm • Most people go on and off of their workouts like bad fad diets. But, just like with clean eating, good sleep and brushing your teeth, consistency in exercise is critical to better health. So how do you rehab your on-again, off-again relationship with the gym to become a fitness faithful? Follow thes How to Plant the Motivational Seeds for a Physically Active Lifestyle 03/31/2016 08:00pm • Spring is a lovely time of longer days, more sunshine and the call of the great outdoors. It's also a wonderful, natural lab in which you can experiment with physical activity. Take time now to plant the seeds of lifelong fitness motivation by figuring out what you love to do and what hidden barrier 4 Reasons Spring Runs Are the Worst 03/30/2016 08:00pm • Spring for runners means it's time to hit the roads again. Whether you've been indoors training on the treadmill or just taking a break for the winter, spring is a period of transition for your body -- not just the environment. Translation: It can be a tough time mentally since you may feel out of s Get Fit for (Almost) Free: The Best Deals on Spring Workout Gear 03/30/2016 08:00pm • It's hard to believe, but Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means if you want to tighten and tone a bit before summer, you should probably get on it. Right now, getting fit is easier than ever, and for several reasons. First, you've been cooped up all winter, and suddenly, it's lovely ou Best headphones for running 03/28/2016 04:26am • The following information is provided by Graphiq and SpecOut. While many over-the-ear headphones offer uncompromising audio, even the most rigid audiophiles must consider fit, battery life, water resistance and durability if they're going for a run. Luckily, some in-ear headphones don't compro Can Pot Boost Your Workout? 03/23/2016 08:00pm • It didn't take much detective work for 17-year-old Tommy to find the common thread among his Minnesota high school's best athletes: They all smoked pot. "Everyone who had school records state records ... had been a user," recalls the now 27-year-old teacher in Denver, who requested his last name b 14 Ways to Protect Seniors From Falls 03/22/2016 08:00pm • Fallout from falls can be devastating.It's hard to overstate the damage falls can do. At least 250,000 older Americans are hospitalized for hip fractures yearly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the vast majority are the result of falling. Broken wrists, arms and ankl 'Hero Workout' for fallen, 2 injured Va. officers 03/19/2016 10:53am • WASHINGTON — Community members and fellow officers rallied around the families of a fallen Prince William County police officer and her two injured colleagues during a fundraiser Saturday at Crossfit Woodbridge. Funds raised from the "Hero Workout" will go to the three officers' families. On Md. mom is a 'Biggest Loser' and a true winner 03/17/2016 01:40am • KENSINGTON, Md.-- In the pre-dawn hours, Kassie Barnes seeks solace and strength at the gym. Some might consider the 51-year-old real estate investment pro and proud Kensington, Maryland mom a "biggest loser." But Kassie sees herself as a true winner. "I started my fitness journey over two yea