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7 apartment services worth splurging on 10/14/2015 10:00am • When you live in an apartment, there are some services you should receive that homeowners don't. For example, let's say your water heater fails mid-shower, and you have no idea how to handle it (other than letting out a shriek). You can ask for help from your landlord or building maintenance person, Which Comes First: Cardio or Strength Training? 10/13/2015 01:00pm • How many times have you gone to the gym and asked yourself, "Which should I do first: cardio or strength training?" The answer depends on whom you ask. A recent study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise suggests that the order in which you do various exercises matters to your body an 7 questions you should ask to keep exercise simple and effective 10/08/2015 11:00am • Chances are you've heard from a friend or read in a magazine about the latest fitness trends you really must get into to get totally fit. It could be barre class, CrossFit, boot camp or SoulCycle, or one of many other popular workouts. I call it "fashion fitness," when people become obsessed with th 5 Things Americans Want From Tax Reform 10/07/2015 08:00pm • As an unusually large pack of contenders chase the seat of a lame-duck president, age-old ideological debates have reignited as the candidates discuss hot-button issues. The overarching theme appears to be equality -- or, perhaps more accurately, a lack thereof. From worsening income inequality to The Consequences of Aggressive Debt Repayment 10/05/2015 08:00pm • Jacquelyn Delcamp felt directionless and unmotivated. Like many of her fellow millennials, the then 24-year-old manager for the ticket marketplace company Vivid Seats explored realms of the Internet for inspiration. She ended up stumbling upon the personal finance blogging community where she discov Steps to make a morning workout part of your routine 10/05/2015 04:36pm • Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer How to make any healthy habit stick 10/05/2015 01:00pm • I am a morning person. For me, a quiet house with 20 minutes to meditate followed by a hot cup of coffee is the perfect way to start my day. Since my husband and I have two young children who are even earlier risers, my mornings start around 4:30 a.m. in order to make my "magic time" happen. That 7 easy workout strategies for parents during fall 10/02/2015 12:00pm • As a working mom to a 7-year-old boy, I think it's safe to say no one is busier than a parent. When you already lack time alone, the idea of getting regular exercise can seem like a relic from the distant past -- especially as the days get shorter during fall. Yet, as an exercise motivation resea 5 workouts to make fall runs more fun 10/01/2015 02:00pm • Fall is a great time to get outside, run among colorful trees and make tracks with your running friends. In my last blog post, I mentioned a funny-sounding workout called "the fartlek." But fartleks aren't just funny to say, they're also fun to run. Here's exactly what they are -- and four other wor After Va. Gov. McAuliffe makes an offhand invitation, the beer's on him 09/24/2015 12:10pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe probably thought he was just ending his speech with a flourish on Friday night. Speaking to a crowd estimated at about 12,000 gathered in Richmond for the opening ceremony of the Union Cycliste Internationale Road World Championship, McAuliffe finished Apply Back-to-School Lessons to Be Healthier This Fall 09/23/2015 08:00pm • For many of us, September signals a return to school, work and routine. As a result, the fall can be a very busy time of year and some of our best intentions to eat better and move more tend to take a backseat to everything else on the to-do list. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here's how we Why travel is good for your health 09/23/2015 12:00pm • Americans are forfeiting their vacation days, despite the stress, anxiety and other negative effects of not taking time off from work. In fact, a report by Project: Time Off, shows U.S. employees took about 16 vacation days in 2013, down from about 20 in 2000. Apart from depriving yourself the chanc Relax, mon! Reggae and yoga unite for D.C. festival 09/17/2015 02:46am • WASHINGTON — Yoga playlists packed with sounds of Tibetan chimes and trickling steams are so passé. These days, it’s all about reggae. And if you think yoga and reggae don’t mix, Anne Harrison disagrees. “Actually, they’re so related,” says Harrison, a senior yoga instructor at Yo Top 6 experiences in Southern California 09/16/2015 02:00pm • Sand, surf and spectacular scenery are just a few reasons why Southern California lures travelers seeking a laid-back beach getaway. Beyond the picturesque shorelines across Malibu, Newport and Santa Monica, there are troves of can't-miss sights in Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Barbara and San D How and Why to Fall Into Yoga This Season 09/14/2015 08:00pm • Whether you like it or not, Labor Day weekend is over. School is officially in full swing, summer vacation is over and -- ready or not -- the winter will soon be upon us. The fall signals a transition back to a routine. Why not make it a healthy one? Committing to a new health or fitness goal like