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Pros and cons of 'quickie' workouts 08/17/2015 06:36pm • Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer Getting to and from work can be a workout all by itself 08/13/2015 08:56am • ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The easiest way to lose weight — and keep it off — may just involve your daily trip to and from work. Several studies have shown that an active commute — involving walking, biking or taking public transit — has helped people lose weight. In a British study, those wh Should You Enroll Your Kid in CrossFit? 08/12/2015 08:00pm • CrossFit runs in the Cassidy family. Mom Annemarie joined the popular fitness community four years ago because she wanted to boost her muscle mass and bone strength. She was soon addicted. "I love the sense of accomplishment ... and the social nature of CrossFit," says Cassidy, 44, a former Air For 5 Yoga Poses to Try Before You Fly 08/10/2015 08:00pm • Airports might be more stressful than a daily commute through heavy traffic. Between delayed, canceled and overbooked flights, it often seems you're more likely to have a headache than a relaxing flying experience. Once you board your flight, the seats are designed to misalign your back. The scoop- Back on the field: How to avoid youth sports injuries this school year 08/09/2015 07:55pm • WASHINGTON -- Kids are headed back to school and back to the playing field. An estimated 38 million American children participate in sports each year, according to the National Institutes of Health. And while all this physical activity is welcome, the downside is there are more than 2.6 million v 7 Surprising Things That Make You Overeat 08/06/2015 08:00pm • Ridiculously large portions aside, why you overeat is anything but obvious. Most of the culprits behind your overeating quietly hum along each and every day in the background, masquerading as a lack of willpower, gluttony or just a hollow leg that desperately needs filling. To prove our point -- a Eating Sustainably: Do Well By Yourself and the Planet 08/05/2015 02:00pm • Eco-conscious is trending. Being green is on par with being lean. So how do we apply the concepts of sustainability to our daily health and well-being goals? Among other questions it explored, the International Food and Information Council 2015 Food and Health Survey asked 1,007 individuals ages Power through the morning with new protein-packed 'super coffee' 08/04/2015 02:42am • WASHINGTON — If your morning cup of coffee isn’t delivering the boost of energy you need to power through the day, Jake DeCicco is confident that he can help. The Georgetown University business school senior and football player is the chief operations officer of Sunniva Caffe, an organic prot Post-workout recovery: The key to enhancing performance 08/03/2015 05:43pm • -Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer A day in the life of Chris Pontius 07/31/2015 06:41am • CLARENDON, Va. -- It has been 20 years since Major League Soccer opened its inaugural season in the United States, growing slowly and steadily into America’s fifth top-level professional sport. So while many of its stars now make good money nearly on par with the other leagues, they are not necess How to Kill Time Without Blowing Your Budget 07/30/2015 08:00pm • Two weeks ago, I had a full-fledged computer meltdown. My laptop started operating at speeds circa 1996 and deteriorated quickly from there. An appointment at the Genius Bar realized my worst freelancer fear: I'd have to part with my computer for the next three to seven days while the Mac Geniuses 5 Ways to Get Back on Track After Vacation 07/29/2015 08:00pm • Welcome back! The good news: You just had an amazing vacation. The bad news: You are back to the real world -- and faced with the reality that you ate and drank way too much while you were gone, even though you said you wouldn't. Now, it's time to get back on track. But how to do that when your mind 5 Summer Fresh Ways to Enjoy Watermelon 07/28/2015 11:15am • No food screams summer the way watermelon does. The sweet, juicy, vibrant fruit is the perfect treat on a hot summer day. And aside from being delicious, watermelon is also a nutritious addition to your diet. Watermelon contains thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, 'Go out’ before you go to work: Morning rave dances its way into the District 07/28/2015 02:25am • WASHINGTON — Most adventures that involve flashing neon lights, electronica beats, break dancers and acrobats with hula-hoops usually end in the early hours of the morning. But in the case of DAYBREAKER, that’s when the party is just getting started. Founded in 2013 by Brooklynites Matthew Redskins head to Richmond after good offseason, but with question marks 07/28/2015 02:07am • WASHINGTON — Believe it or not, it's time for football. The Redskins open training camp on Thursday in Richmond, Virginia. I believe they have had a good offseason, with the acquisition of key free agents and a full draft class. That being said, there are still some question marks. Is Robert