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How to run as fast as possible 03/16/2016 08:00pm • As we gear up for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the fastest American runners are preparing to take on the world's best competitors. At this past weekend's USA Track & Field Indoor Championships, I got a glimpse of just how good, and how very fast, some of our talented American athletes ar Augie's Quest: the Journey From Success to Significance 03/15/2016 08:00pm • Helen Keller once noted that, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable." She should know. She was the first deaf and blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree, and followed that a The connection between sleep and your workout 03/14/2016 04:55pm • Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer Is Medically Supervised Weight Loss Right for You? 03/10/2016 07:00pm • The image never fails: a slender, happy person holding up that extra-large pair of pants he or she (presumably) used to wear before losing a bunch of weight. What the picture doesn't show is just how hard lasting weight loss can really be. Many people who are obese or overweight need outside help, e What Are the Best Motivators for Successful and Sustained Weight Loss? 03/09/2016 07:00pm • If you type the word "weight loss" into Google, you'll get more than 220 million websites, each with "the answer" to this near-universal goal. Every day, new articles are published claiming to have the fastest way to lose weight, the best workout to shed pounds, the one true diet plan to slim down.H 15 Best Weight-Loss Diets at a Glance 03/07/2016 07:00pm • Whittle down your choices and your waistline.When you're ready to lose weight, finding an effective, doable diet that fits your food preferences, lifestyle and budget can be daunting. The choice also depends on whether you're looking for long-term weight loss, quick results or both. To make it easie The perfect fitness plan for every mindset 03/03/2016 07:00pm • We're all different in how we approach planning, including when it comes to fitness. Some of us are more comfortable knowing we have a well-structured routine, some of us prefer a free-form approach and others mix it up -- with some days planned and some days left open. All of these approaches can b Best commercial diets: Putting your money where your mouth is 03/03/2016 07:00pm • Committing to a commercial diet plan You've decided to spend your hard-earned dollars to lose some weight -- now it's real. So, do you invest in a diet book as your personal weight-loss guide or go all out with a meal-replacement program? These commercial diet plans, evaluated in the 2016 U.S. Ne 10 Dietitians You Need to Follow on Social Media 03/03/2016 07:00pm • All the nutrition information swirling on the Internet can make your head spin. One so-called expert may claim one food is bad, while the next claims the same food is a nutritional powerhouse. There are many self-proclaimed "nutritionists" who have pretty loud voices online, but there are also many Here's how to meet your summer fitness goals, starting today 03/03/2016 02:26am • WASHINGTON — Would you believe that there are only 90 days until Memorial Day weekend? If summer is sneaking up on you and your fitness goals, there are a few things you can do to maximize the time you have left. Personal trainer Josef Brandenburg says there's a lot you can do in 90 days, as long Which Marathon Is the Best for You? 03/02/2016 07:00pm • Over the past few years, the number of marathons around the world has exploded. Whether you're interested in running on the Las Vegas Strip at night or meandering quietly through a forest, there's a marathon for you. But picking out just the perfect race these days can take a little thought. Here ar Barre fitness borrows from ballet, builds on fun 03/01/2016 06:18am • WASHINGTON — It seems fitness buffs can’t get enough of barre; studios are popping up all over D.C. But if you have yet to step up to the barre, you need to know a few things if you want to make a graceful entrance at your first class. What is barre Barre (pronounced like "bar") is a ballet- 5 Reasons Friends Can Make Exercise Better 02/29/2016 07:00pm • A few weeks ago, I worked out with a buddy for the first time in nearly two years. This is a rare occurrence because I often find comfort in the solitude of my own workouts, and prefer establishing my own pace. And yet, my leanings toward social connectedness -- humans do have a natural attraction t Fact vs. fiction: Red carpet fitness 02/26/2016 02:34am • WASHINGTON — It’s awards show season, and social media, magazines and TV shows are full of perfect bodies walking the red carpet. Personal trainer Josef Brandenburg says that while some of those physiques are the result of hard work and healthy living, there’s a lot more behind the scenes tha How Hotels Are Shaking Up the Craft Cocktail Scene 02/25/2016 07:00pm • Elaborate craft cocktails (think: Any Port in a Storm or bathtub gin) are all the rage at restaurants and bars across the globe. Driven in part by millennials who are choosing wine and spirits over beer, the craft cocktail trend is spreading into hotels that are increasingly targeting Gen Y. Accord